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deal between the US and [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran), both sides have ramped up threats once again. A lasting end to the violence feels possible, but so does a renewed round of fighting – and more
confidence among shipowners remains weak, with uncertainty weighing on “transit decisions.” > double quotation markFor now, the operating environment remains high risk, limiting any meaningful recovery in flows.” Experts have said that despite the presence
deal with Iran’s Islamic regime. With millions of Americans set to hit the road over Memorial Day weekend, US fuel prices are still at their highest levels in years. The nationwide average stood
deal with Kim,” she said. “Xi rarely leaves China. This trip shows Beijing is locking down its northeastern flank amid rising US and Russian pressure,” she added. Reyes argued that there are also tentative signs
deal, the UK was to cede sovereignty of the [Chagos Islands to Mauritius](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/20/what-are-chagos-islands-uk-mauritius-explainer), and lease the island of Diego Garcia, which is the site of a joint UK-US military base
Iran since April, but US President Donald Trump has said it is on "massive life support". Both sides have accused the other of launching attacks in the strait. There is already more than
Trump boards Air Force One before departing Joint Base Andrews in Maryland to fly to Evian-les-Bains, France, for the G7 summit on Monday.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/5504x5504+1376+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F50%2F7d%2F38c1fa844c479776f53053b54fb6%2Fgettyimages-2281065131.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/15/nx-s1-5858590/us-iran-deal-updates) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis)
confidence in Meloni’s leadership. The Italian prime minister has faced mounting criticism, including from segments of her own electorate, over her alignment with Trump and her reluctance to openly condemn Israel’s actions
deal with that. It’s a violation of the ceasefire.” The US navy would without hesitation shoot and kill anyone in boats laying mines, he said, comparing the exercise to the [targeting of drug boats
Trump previously described Tehran’s offer as “unacceptable”. ## What happened to the Touska? The Iran-flagged Touska was seized by US forces in the Gulf of Oman, close to the Strait of Hormuz, on April
deal with the US and other nations, capping its nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief. Lew had told Congress that in reality, Iran would be able to access only about half of its frozen
deal with the United States. Modi, his closest aide and Home Minister Amit Shah, and several senior BJP leaders have campaigned extensively in [West Bengal](/news/2026/4/23/can-fish-hook-voters-in-indias-bengal-elections) for weeks, focusing on what they called “illegal immigration
deal with Tehran. Now, the US appears to have come around to accepting Iran’s demand, say experts. On Wednesday, the Reuters news agency and the US publication Axios reported that the US and Iran
Iran — US forces spent more than half of their pre-war stockpile of four critical munitions, [alarming US allies in Asia](/features/2026/5/23/missiles-to-munitions-does-the-us-risk-running-out-of-key-weapons) that recognised they could no longer count on Washington to come to their
deal now is the belief on each side that the other will be the first to crack. Iran is indeed hurting badly. [One million Iranians](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/04/could-irans-escalating-economic-crisis-weaken-negotiating-position-with-us) have lost their jobs since
confidence that the Israeli government was able to call the shots was low, she said, with uncertainty over a future determined by an erratic US president. “America is the far stronger partner,” Scheindlin said
Iran, it has been somewhat insulated from the economic shock from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. ### **Potential deals** While other presidents scolded Xi about human rights and warned him to leave Taiwan alone
Iran war led to a “recession-level industry decline” in America as consumer confidence collapsed in late February and March. Revenue dropped nearly 10% in the quarter as sales of major appliances in North America
Trump has effectively conceded that Iran, after 60 days, can charge “maritime service fees” on commercial shipping transiting the strait. Any uncertainty about the future governance of the strait would discourage commercial shipping from continuing
Trump had recently suggested that a deal might be within reach. Conventional logic would suggest that Iran should avoid actions that could endanger diplomacy. Yet Tehran may believe the opposite. Iranian leaders could have concluded