Saudi Arabia Strikes Iran, Trump in China, Inflation Backlash, GOP Primary Strategy

4 Things To Know This Afternoon · May 12, 2026 · 1m

Saudi Arabia and UAE Strike Iran Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have launched new attacks on Iranian targets, including drone bases, oil facilities, and water infrastructure. The Middle East conflict is rapidly escalating as regional powers move beyond proxy warfare. Trump Meets Xi Jinping in China President Trump is heading to China for major talks with Xi Jinping focused on Ukraine, Iran, tariffs, and Chinese espionage inside the United States. China's growing role in global conflicts is becoming impossible to ignore. Inflation and Gas Prices Hammer Republicans Americans are…