Iran creates agency to control Hormuz transit; “Hondurasgate” scandal links Trump, Israel in alleged plot to destabilize progressive Latin American governments – May 7, 2026

About this episode

The episode covers Iran's new agency for Hormuz transit, the Hondurasgate scandal involving Trump and Israel, and various social justice issues.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Strait of Hormuz (image by Goran_tek-en) Iran opens government agency to control Hormuz transit, as US backs UN resolution to reopen strait; Ruined homes remain best option for many in Gaza, despite sometimes deadly risks; “Hondurasgate” scandal links Trump, Honduras, Israel in plot to destabilize progressive governments in Latin America; Assemblymember Ramos joins advocates for National Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Week; US State Department to begin revoking passports of parents who owe child support; Trump threatens Iran after US intercepts attacks on 2 US destroyers, calls attacks on Iranian port “love tap” The post Iran creates agency to control Hormuz transit; “Hondurasgate” scandal links Trump, Israel in alleged plot to destabilize progressive Latin American governments – May 7, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

Topics covered

• Iran
• Strait of Hormuz
• Hondurasgate scandal
• US foreign policy
• Gaza
• Indigenous rights
• child support

Keywords

• Iran
• Hondurasgate
• Trump
• Israel
• Gaza
• US State Department
• Indigenous rights
• Strait of Hormuz

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Iran, US, UN, Honduras, Israel, US State Department

Places: Strait of Hormuz, Gaza

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