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affected by the disruption of 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
Countries around the world have been forced to seek alternative supplies and implement austerity measures to keep their economies afloat. Despite the breakdown in direct engagement, diplomacy continues via indirect channels. Iran has sent “written
affects Israel's war in Lebanon Another key issue unresolved is whether the ceasefire will also cover Israel's operations against Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militant group in Lebanon. Iran has insisted that Lebanon must
Gulf - **Fragile recovery:** Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan welcomes Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but says the situation remains fragile. Some countries can restart production quickly, while others will need more time, depending
Iran, as well as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which about 20 percent of global oil and gas is shipped during peacetime, and the US naval blockade of Iranian
affects Gulf airspace, shipping lanes, energy infrastructure, investment confidence and domestic stability. The Gulf cannot observe from a distance; it automatically incurs costs from the conflict. Therefore, the real choice is not between Iran
affect the entire global economy with a single decision, that is an enormous capability,” he told state-linked Mehr news agency on Friday. Mokhber said the authorities will by no means relinquish control “that
affect the UK more](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/iran-war-global-recession-imf-uk-growth-forecasts-oil-prices?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other) than any of the other G7 nations. Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, has said she is [“frustrated and angry”](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/14/rachel-reeves-folly-us-going-to-war-iran-without-clear-exit-plan) that the US launched strikes without
Gulf by the Iran war](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/03/trump-says-iran-has-not-yet-paid-a-big-enough-price-as-he-reviews-new-peace-proposal) through the strait of Hormuz, and claimed his representatives were having “very positive” discussions with Iran. Trump wrote on his social media site that what he called
conflict. However, there are still major risks to a future escalation, says Patrick. “I find the American rhetoric repulsive. But it’s also quite dangerous, because it’s so apocalyptic and so repeated that
conflict is far from certain. For the Iranian players and staff, the situation has thrown their World Cup preparations into chaos – all of their matches are scheduled to be played in the US. The Iran
affect wider peace efforts? Israel and Iran [have returned to active war](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/08/israel-netanyahu-airstrikes-iran-retaliation-defies-trump) for the first time since a ceasefire was agreed two months ago in an exchange of rocket fire that threatened
Gulf countries had reached a deal to end the conflict. Trump said he was calling off planned strikes in advance of what he characterized was a deal agreed to in principle on most major points.Trump
Gulf out through the [Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/5/5/iran-war-whats-happening-on-day-67-as-hormuz-crisis-deepens) in an operation he called [Project Freedom](/news/2026/5/4/trumps-project-freedom-can-us-navy-guide-stuck-ships-out-of-hormuz), Iran said ships trying to use the strait without permission from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) would
Gulf, Europe and East Asia, including China, Japan and South Korea. It is only 2.8km (1.7-mile) wide at its narrowest at the Phillip Channel near Singapore, yet it is the principal body
Gulf carriers](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn08x9lw0pzo), where a steep reduction in capacity has combined with high fuel prices to make tickets a lot more expensive. A flight from London to Melbourne in June now costs
affected nuclear facilities”. Iran has long maintained that its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes and has demanded recognition of its sovereign right to enrich uranium. **Donald Trump has doubled down on his criticism