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Gulf energy flows to East Asia. But with the US also feeling an economic downturn, including rising domestic fuel prices ahead of the midterm elections, analysts say the shared interest between the two global powers
Gulf”. But in an interview with NBC News on Thursday he downplayed the idea that the US was seeking support from Beijing. “We’re not asking for China’s help. We don’t need their
conflict, including from segments of his own base. “Israel never talked me into the war with Iran, the results of Oct. 7th, added to my lifelong opinion that IRAN CAN NEVER HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON
Gulf states becoming embroiled in [a direct war with Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/12/uae-secret-attack-iran-risks-gulf-states-regional-conflict) has risen after it was reported the United Arab Emirates had secretly launched a major attack on Iran during the conflict
Gulf or the Sea of Oman". It said a number of vessels had passed through the strait under its management since Friday night, but that it would shut again until the US stopped its blockade
news agencies reported. - **Iran accustomed to harsher sanctions:** Analysts say Tehran entered the blockade prepared, with oil stockpiled at sea, high prices cushioning the impact, and a large domestic market, noting the country is used
news agency reported that Iran had submitted a revised 14-point peace plan to end the war. In April, Pakistan hosted the only direct negotiations between US and Iranian officials since the war began
News of the US attacks on missile launch sites and mine-laying vessels pushed the price of Brent crude past the key threshold on Tuesday, before it later eased back to about $99. The conflict
news agency. - **Sticking points in US-Iran negotiations:** The two sides remain divided over Iran’s nuclear programme and uranium stockpile, the US blockade, the release of $20bn in Iranian assets, and Tehran’s demand
conflict widened across the Gulf region, with both sides reporting new military actions. The United States military said on Wednesday it carried out “self-defence” strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, while Iranian media reported
Iran, pursuing a tactical shift after weeks of Iranian attacks on the wealthy Gulf Arab state amid its ongoing war with the United States and Israel, four sources told the Reuters news agency. The report
US-Israeli war with Iran, it looked like the conflict might instead be escalating [into Islamabad’s worst nightmare](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/07/israel-warns-iran-lives-at-risk-if-they-use-trains-trump-deadline). In a cabinet meeting held at about 5pm on Tuesday, Pakistan’s prime
conflict](/news/liveblog/2026/5/4/iran-war-live-tehran-says-trumps-hormuz-mission-violates-ceasefire) between the United States, Israel and Iran since the first attacks on Tehran on February 28. As Iran uses these drones to target energy facilities, airbases and other strategic sites across the Gulf
news agency. On Friday, a US fighter jet fired on and disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers that Washington accused of challenging its blockade of Iran’s ports. An Iranian military official told local media
News, reported that administration officials were in active conversations with members of Congress about gaining congressional authorisation for the war. In the case of Iran, Democratic-led attempts in both chambers of Congress to constrain
Gulf since the start of the war with Iran. There has been growing concern over dwindling supplies and the effects on sailors' physical and mental health. About 20% of the world's oil and liquefied
conflict with Iran aims to prevent the country from acquiring a nuclear bomb. Asked about the rising [oil prices](/news/2026/4/30/us-gas-reaches-4-30-per-gallon-trump-says-prices-will-drop-after-iran-war) due to the war, Trump said: “We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon because
conflict with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq al-Said, according to state media. He was then scheduled to continue on to Russia. Iran’s IRNA news agency said Araghchi is expected to return to Islamabad
news agency, which quoted a source close to Iran’s negotiating team, as bearing “no relation to the truth”. The draft would end conflict on all fronts, including Lebanon, where Israel has launched an offensive
Gulf countries hosting US military bases. One drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials there said on Sunday, and Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones. Iran