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strait of Hormuz is still closed, and there is no permanent peace deal. According to Allegretti’s story, officials are working on the basis that, in these circumstances, supplies of CO2 could fall to just
concerns to No 10. As Robbins [explained to the committee](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/apr/21/olly-robbins-peter-mandelson-vetting-keir-starmer-uk-politics-latest-news-updates?page=with%3Ablock-69e745fc8f084f159c365e56#block-69e745fc8f084f159c365e56) on Tuesday, he insists that UKSV can only make a recommendation, that the final decision was one for the Foreign Office
concerns. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), which provides security information about trade routes to shipping firms, raised the threat levels around the Somalia coast to “substantial” this week and warned vessels to “transit
security,” Maj Gen Ali Abdollahi said, [according to Mehr news agency](https://en.mehrnews.com/news/244202/Iran-warns-US-military-of-nearing-strategic-Strait-of-Hormuz). Earlier, Abdollahi had said Iran would attack “any foreign armed force” which tried to approach or enter the strait, “especially
concern is to find a way to reopen the strait of Hormuz, through which half of China’s crude oil passes. Although China has been more insulated from the energy shock than other Asian countries
security". The Abu Dhabi Media Office said the fire "broke out in an electric generator" and confirmed precautionary measures had been taken at the plant. It said: "The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation confirmed that
strait of Hormuz, has led to a global shortage of oil and gas and triggered the worst energy crisis in history. It was Pakistan’s mediation efforts on Tuesday night that [finally pushed
concerns over the freedom of navigation on which global trade depends. The agency, called the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, is "positioning itself as the only valid authority to grant permission to ships transiting the strait
strait of Hormuz, have done little to assuage fears about ongoing supplies of oil, fuel and fertiliser. [Sign up for the Breaking News Australia email](https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=copyembed&CMP=emailbutton) It’s why the fire at Geelong
strait. “Washington understands that it may need Beijing’s help to nudge Iran back to the negotiating table, but it is also aware of the implications of directly seeking support from Beijing
concerns about the risks of an economic downturn. Pakistan-led efforts to resolve the conflict have hit an impasse. Despite a ceasefire in place since April 8, Iran continues to block the strait in response
security is tight.  and be forced to curb production. Bloomberg reported analysis on Tuesday from the data and analytics company Kpler suggesting Iran could
strait of Hormuz. Last week the head of the International Energy Agency said flight cancellations would come soon if oil supplies from the Middle East were not restored, adding that [Europe had only six weeks
security forces did once again in January, is not going to worry too much about their welfare - at least not until it affects their hold on power. Trump's frustration is the result
concerns that the 10-week-old conflict will drag on, and continue to paralyse shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Referring to the latest proposal, [Trump](/news/2026/5/10/iran-sends-response-to-us-proposal-to-end-war-via-mediator-pakistan) said the ceasefire is “the weakest right
concerned that there will be a drastic surge in food prices in the near future.” Steve Wiggins, a research fellow at the Overseas Development Institute in London, said pessimistic forecasts underestimate the ability of markets
secure a win – soon. Pausing Project Freedom allows diplomacy to pick up pace, bringing US and Iran closer to a deal that Trump would label as a win.” ## Is this
Strait of Hormuz during a call with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. ## War diplomacy - **Round two of talks:** The US is discussing holding a second round of peace talks with Iran and is optimistic about
Strait of Hormuz. --- ## IMF warns global economy at risk of recession The International Monetary Fund (IMF) [warned Tuesday](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/weo/issues/2026/04/14/world-economic-outlook-april-2026?cid=ca-com-homepage-sm26-WEOEA2026001) that the war with Iran could trigger a global recession that would