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strait of Hormuz, depriving the Iranian regime of at least $175m (£129m) a day in oil export revenue. Once the oil was stuck inside the country, Iran would soon run out of storage, forcing
trading partners](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/12/nx-s1-5818529/trump-china-iran-war), and there are questions about whether China has assisted Iran. The U.S. has spent weeks bombing Iran and is now blockading all ships connected to the country.  is a possible outcome of the Iran war – is a bigger threat to China’s economy. About a fifth of China
important strategic partner was the United States. They built an extensive and multidimensional partnership with Washington, one that spanned security, energy, finance, and diplomacy. In launching its war alongside Israel against Iran, however
Strait of Hormuz. This incident marks the first report of U.S. airstrikes on Iranian soil since the ceasefire began a month ago. ](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/06/nx-s1-5814098/a-fraying-ceasefire-in-southern-lebanon-with-villages-destroyed) ### [State
global energy markets and raising fears of a worldwide economic meltdown. Washington now finds itself scrambling for an exit. In a striking reversal of their usual hawkish rhetoric, top US officials — including Secretary of State
import of Russian gas through two pipelines from 48 to 56 billion cubic metres. The long-delayed Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline is once again on the table. Continuing exports of Chinese parts
important tasks. Support for capacity building, for example in maritime security, has also become essential. While adapting FOIP to the times, its basic principles do not change: upholding freedom and the rule
global markets if pushed too far. Iran’s exercise of restraint for far too long created the misimpression that the Strait of Hormuz could be open to all while Iran was essentially deprived
global shipping lanes held by Tehran. In Trump’s telling, the “dealmaker-in-chief” has maintained a consistent policy toward [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran) aimed at preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, leveling threats
trade deals](/news/2026/5/15/trump-departs-china-touting-deals-but-little-clarity-on-iran-or-taiwan), there is little evidence that the US and China made significant progress on the most contentious issues dividing Washington and Beijing, including Taiwan and the US-Israel war on Iran. That
important than ever. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told reporters on Saturday that Iran was still reviewing Washington’s proposal. “We do our own work, we don’t pay attention to deadlines or timing
global powers had reached with Iran, before Trump walked out of it. Ilhan Niaz, professor of history at Quaid-e-Azam University in Islamabad, said both sides had strategic reasons to remain entrenched. “Iran
global imports and the US-Israel war on Iran have all impacted India’s economy and energy security, and New Delhi has been trying to widen its relations with many other countries in the West
traded [two days of strikes](/news/liveblog/2026/6/11/iran-war-live-us-launches-attacks-on-multiple-iranian-targets), threatening to derail ongoing negotiations for a lasting ceasefire. While the statements indicate US willingness to return to a full-scale war, Trump has repeatedly alternated between bellicose threats
Strait of Hormuz may create the impression that the world cannot function without fossil fuels. Nothing could be further from the truth. Every single industry can and must decarbonise. For global shipping, this process would
Hormuz, through which 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas transits, mostly from Middle East nations to Asia and Europe, continues to be blocked amid the US-Israel war on Iran, sending
Hormuz, a crucial shipping lane through which much of the world’s oil and goods pass, Lammy flew to Washington last week to hold talks with JD Vance, the US vice-president, and the secretary
imports to continue in the area of the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman and the Red Sea,” Abdollahi, whose organisation has been running the war and influencing political decision-making, was quoted as saying