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Strait of Hormuz, has sent energy prices soaring across the world and [fuelled inflation](/news/2026/4/10/inflation-rises-in-us-amid-iran-war-hormuz-blockade) in the US. The Reuters poll was conducted April 24-27, and it surveyed 1,014 US adults. It comes
strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas beach, Iran, on 11 June. Photograph: Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA/Reuters “This war, from a military standpoint, is a dead end. The Americans could not achieve their goals by attacking Iran. There
conflict, Iran has indicated that it will allow ships not aligned with the US and its allies to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. In a letter sent to the 176 members of the International
Conflict between Iran and the US over the Strait of Hormuz continues as Iran again closed the strait, as the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said on 20 April that Iran has no plan to participate
significant leverage over the radical Islamist Iranian regime since the war began. The Trump administration may want China to exploit that relationship to convince the Islamic Republic to open the Strait of Hormuz. Trump
Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, on May 2. **Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP** Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP - 🎧 **Trump has said that the U.S. has won the war**, but very few of his objectives
Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-israel-war-on-iran), which has significantly disrupted the global oil market and driven up gas prices around the world. The conflict has had significant impacts on US consumers. Americans have paid $21.7bn more
conflict and resulting blockade of fossil fuel shipping through the strait of Hormuz have sent oil soaring, [topping $126 at the end of last month](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/30/oil-price-news-highest-since-2022-us-iran-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz) and still about 38% higher than prewar
significant concession on the nuclear programme and the enriched uranium. ## Iran warns of ‘direct confrontation’ if Israel continues Lebanon ‘aggression’ The US-Israel war on Iran that began on February 28 has killed thousands
conflict. Disrupted tanker traffic in the strait of Hormuz has led to a rise in energy prices, raising inflation forecasts, borrowing rates and the [likelihood of a global recession.](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/iran-war-global-recession-imf-uk-growth-forecasts-oil-prices) Market jitters have
significant portion of the south of the country in a bid to beat back Hezbollah fighters, who launched strikes on northern Israel shortly after the Iran war began in retaliation for an Israeli strike that
conflict has not yet affected growth as much as feared. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed growth of 0.3% in gross domestic product (GDP) in March, from [a revised 0.4% rise
Strait of Hormuz and its continued ability to penetrate Gulf states’ and Israeli air defences, leaving the US with no clear exit strategy. The domestic political cost is already severe. US crude oil jumped past
Strait of Hormuz open after Iran war.” Earlier this month, The Independent reported that Prime Minister Keir Starmer risked US President Donald Trump’s wrath as he “refuses to let US use UK bases
significant rise in costs for fertilisers. It is hoped the measures could boost agricultural production and reduce Europe’s dependence on food imports. The [plan](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_26_1099) includes possible fertiliser stockpiles, emergency support
Strait of Hormuz, have driven oil prices up, with a barrel of Brent crude, a major oil benchmark, [hitting a four-year high of $126](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx21m88rd14o) on Thursday. It has since fallen back
conflict, said it had no intention of lifting its blockade. Iran wants to raise a toll on passage through the strait, forcing each passing tanker to pay $2m. This could lead to higher prices
Hormuz** within one month and aims for an agreement on Iran's nuclear program within two months. U.S. sanctions are a [key obstacle in these talks](https://one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5834813:x), NPR's Daniel Estrin tells
significant power in Lebanon, would agree to a ceasefire. --- ## Iran's military threatens to block key shipping routes Iran's military warned it will retaliate by blocking other important shipping routes if the US blockade
conflict. But Iranian officials have tempered expectations for a quick breakthrough. Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said differences in the mediated talks between Tehran and Washington remain “deep and significant”, signalling that major obstacles still