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Israel war on Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-israel-war-on-iran) has raised the price of Russian crude oil, allowing for a windfall of cash for Russia. Previously, Russian crude oil was at $46 per barrel. In March
forcing a change in Iran’s government and the US was now dealing with “a whole new set of people” in charge of the country. On April 11, Iran sent a delegation led by parliament
Israel mural, in Tehran on April 21 2026, amid a ceasefire in the region. With the end of a two-week ceasefire approaching, the White House said US Vice President was ready to return
forced to intercept three Iranian ballistic missiles that entered Turkish airspace. Meanwhile, the recent conflict between Israel and Iran showcased the use of complex attacks combining ballistic missiles with “swarms” of kamikaze drones designed
forced consideration of resolutions cutting off military aid for [Israel](https://www.theguardian.com/world/israel) in the Senate, but all have been rejected by the chamber’s Republican majority, and many Democrats. Wednesday’s vote could nonetheless
Israel mural in Tehran on Tuesday.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3316x3314+1011+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F3a%2F1e%2F864cebb94e8bbde55c6dcdcc5336%2Fgettyimages-2271813846.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/22/nx-s1-5795405/iran-middle-east-updates) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [Iran says it seized ships in Strait of Hormuz as U.S. blockade continues amid ceasefire](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/22/nx-s1-5795405/iran-middle-east-updates) [ in place since earlier this month, Americans are continuing to feel the effects at the pump as [global
forces, 649 Argentinians and three Falkland Islanders were killed. Though there has been no return to hostilities, the status of the islands remains disputed by Argentina, now led by Trump’s ally President Javier Milei
force casualties. He said 383 of the dead were children under 18 years old, according to Iran's Mizan news agency. --- ## Lebanon ceasefire holding The temporary ceasefire to pause the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah
forces remain ready for “comprehensive defence”. Durrani dismissed suggestions of internal divisions. “I don’t think there is any real division. Abdollahi is a military man and will speak as one; you cannot expect
Israel war in Iran. “God does not bless any conflict,” [Leo wrote on X](https://x.com/Pontifex/status/2042588417578668338?s=20). “Anyone who is a disciple of Christ, the Prince of Peace, is never on the side of those
forces in southern Lebanon](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5787392/iran-middle-east-updates), saying it would attack if threatened by Hezbollah. The current two-week ceasefire between the U.S., Israel and Iran is set to expire in a few days. Iran
force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the US, including on its nuclear programme. Later, Trump told the news agency AFP that a deal to end the war on Iran was “close”, saying there were
forces responded with airstrikes and a ground invasion of southern Lebanon. In his remarks shortly after the ceasefire was announced, Netanyahu made clear Israel did not intend to withdraw soon, saying "we are not leaving
Israel, Iran and the Gulf Arab states. All those countries are our friends, even if they are enemies,” said Ma Xiaolin, dean of the Mediterranean Rim Institute at Zhejiang International Studies University.  as the US and Iran doubled down on imposing separate blockades of the shipping waterway. The standoff over the strait – through which
defense secretary, said on Thursday as he called many of the press corps gathered the moral equivalent of the Pharisees who conspired to destroy Jesus Christ. Hegseth’s comments from the Pentagon podium came
force against Cuba, saying his attention could turn to the island following the conclusion of the US-Israel war against Iran. “We may stop by Cuba after we finish with this,” he said. The Trump