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tensions became apparent when [Iran launched a volley of missiles](/news/2026/6/8/iran-and-israel-bomb-each-other-is-the-ceasefire-over) towards northern Israel on Sunday, following an Israeli strike in Beirut’s southern suburbs on June 7 – despite US [assurances](/news/2026/6/4/israel-and-lebanon-agree-to-conditional-ceasefire) just days before
Middle East, and last year purchased more than 80 percent of Iran’s shipped oil, according to analytics firm Kpler. The US Navy has [blockaded](/news/2026/4/24/how-long-can-iran-survive-the-uss-hormuz-blockade) Iranian ports since April 13, in what President Donald
Middle East-based Central Command (CENTCOM) of the US military had said earlier that the cause of the incident was under investigation. “The Soldiers were safely rescued within approximately two hours and are in stable
tensions in Taiwan, and competition in advanced technologies are all at stake. Economically, the ongoing trade war with the US and the conflict in Iran may be bad news for Xi, but ideologically and politically
tensions remain high:** Adviser Mohsen Rezaei warned that Iran could target US ships, if Washington continues to enforce its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning comes as the US tightens restrictions
Middle East. In May 2025, he [travelled to Iran with Sharif](/news/2025/12/31/how-pakistans-asim-munir-became-trumps-favourite-field-marshal) and met Major-General Mohammad Bagheri, chief of the Iranian military’s general staff. Bagheri was killed weeks later, on June
Israel's war on Iran. His stance has angered Trump, prompting the US president to lash out repeatedly. The latest exchange comes as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads to the Vatican
Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [The Iran war now has a price tag ($25 billion), but still no end date](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/29/g-s1-119333/the-iran-war-now-has-a-price-tag-25-billion-but-still-no-end-date) The U.S. has meanwhile enforced a naval blockade on Iranian ports
tensions escalate. - **EU lawmaker questions Israel sanctions stance:** Marc Botenga criticised the EU for considering sanctions over alleged trade in Ukrainian grain linked to Russia, but not over actions in Gaza, asking why measures target
Middle East, overwhelmingly in Iran and Lebanon. The first round of talks was held on Saturday in Islamabad under Pakistani mediation, but failed to secure an understanding or agreement between Tehran and Washington. Pakistan
tensions in the Middle East, nitrogen fertiliser prices have risen more than 30%, while combined fuel and fertiliser costs have increased roughly 20% to 40%.” Ninety-four percent of farmers said their financial situation
Middle East politics. “The countries of the region have chosen to align their security with broad international alliances. For decades, this model has provided a reasonable deterrent and logistical and intelligence depth that is difficult
tensions escalate, deepening economic woes. The discovery of a secret military post has magnified the tightrope Baghdad is walking on, analysts say. Washington has demanded that Iraq do more to disarm powerful Iran-backed groups
Middle East on warships. Vice President JD Vance is expected to lead the US delegation if a second round of talks does materialise, but no date has been finalised. Pakistan’s military chief, Field Marshal
Israel war on Iran continues to disrupt energy trade through the Strait of Hormuz. With oil harder to access and Russian supply largely constrained by sanctions, Asian buyers are scrambling for crude from suppliers seen
Iran, France’s TotalEnergies, Italy’s Eni and QatarEnergy signed an offshore exploration permit with the Lebanese government for Block 8. Reports of potential gas and mineral reserves off the Levantine coast go back
Israel war with Iran. Gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 5% in the period, compared to a year earlier, according to official data. Economists had expected the figure to come it at around 4.8%. That
Middle East. Trump was originally scheduled to make the trip in March, but it was delayed because of the US and Israel's war in Iran, which continues to roil the global economy. When Trump
Tensions inside Tehran:** Minor explosions caused limited damage and injuries, highlighting continuing instability in the capital. - **Economic toll rises**: Iran [estimates it has $270bn](/economy/2026/4/14/imf-cuts-global-growth-forecast-during-hormuz-blockade) in war losses and plans to seek reparations. - International Atomic
Middle East, as Iran retaliated by launching missiles and drones at Israel and Gulf Arab states hosting US military facilities. Iran also effectively blocked the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway, causing a surge