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Hormuz.](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5py64gvwzo) At the beginning of the war, Tehran swiftly responded to strikes by blocking the Strait and with it a crucial route for 20% of the world's oil and liquified natural
currently at -56. It was the worst set of findings on the economy that the index recorded since 2022 when the cost of living rose after the [COVID-19 pandemic](/news/2026/5/12/why-the-hantavirus-outbreak-is-different-from-covid-19) and Russia’s invasion
current ceasefire with Iran expires next week. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Friday night, asked by a reporter what he will do if there's no deal before the ceasefire expires, Trump said
Hormuz and the oil, gas and other commodities that normally pass through it. Trump then could potentially push Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt or slow the advance of his forces, which have moved
Hormuz must remain open to support the free flow of energy” and that “President Xi also made clear China’s opposition to the militarisation of the strait”.  Commuters drive past a giant
situation worse. Six months after The POLITICO Poll [first found deep concern among voters](https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/04/poll-americans-trump-voters-affordability-crisis-00674747), new results show Trump has been unable to improve their perception of the high cost of living
situation: ## How bad were things? In November 2025, Iran faced its worst water crisis in decades, following its fifth consecutive year of drought, which had left water reserves across the country nearly empty. Water levels
situation” should be “carried out in coordination with the armed forces”. On Monday, the Iranian Fars news agency reported that a US warship had been hit by two Iranian drones, the claim was denied
Hormuz. But on Sunday, he said in a series of social media posts that the U.S. would not rush into an agreement. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that if a deal
currently parked in Pakistan arrived during the ceasefire period and bear no linkage whatsoever to any military contingency or preservation arrangement,” the ministry said. The Foreign Ministry also pointed out that any significant foreign military
situation where it will be much harder for [Lai’s] government to request more special defensive spending in the future,” Yang said. ## Restoring the US-China framework Xi is also eager to smooth over
situation, particularly in the Gulf region”, underscoring “the importance of de-escalation, dialogue and close international coordination to ensure peace and stability”, the prime minister’s office said. From Doha, Sharif heads to Antalya with
situation room meeting – catching up and coordinating in view of the results of the Xi-Trump summit. The Iran war has given a powerful impetus to strengthening Russo-Chinese ties. The closure of the Strait
current ceasefire and would again close the strait if it were not lifted. Then there were the questions of mines in the strait. On Truth Social, Trump also said that “Iran, with the help
Strait of Hormuz. Within roughly two planting seasons, food prices follow the spike in fertiliser costs. Within 12 to 18 months, prices of manufactured goods follow those of energy. The shock that begins
situation and engaging with pirates and Puntland authorities. Pakistan’s embassy in Djibouti, accredited to Somalia, had confirmed the vessel’s location and the crew’s status. Andrabi pointed to what he called a “silver
strait of Hormuz … a longer-term disruption becomes more problematic”. The big question hanging over the Trump-Xi summit, then, is what will China do to help to resolve the conflict? It was reported [last
situation the country had been trying to avoid: legitimising the link between Iran and the Lebanese theatre of operations," Shirit Avitan Cohen of the popular right-wing daily Israel Hayom wrote this morning. "Yesterday, Hezbollah
situation was the incubator for the protests in January. ![Esmaeil Baghaei speaks at a press conference. He stands against a blue background with an outline map of the region and next to a green, white