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UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of Hormuz

Iran effectively blocked the waterway since the US and Israel attacked the country in late

BBC NewsApr 17

World’s largest aircraft carrier to return to US after record deployment

Iran escalated. The carrier took part in the opening days of the Iran war from

The Guardian WorldApr 29

UK consumers likely to face higher prices ‘for many months to come’

Iran bear fruit](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/25/iran-denies-deal-us-imminent-israel-oman-strait-of-hormuz), consumers have been warned, with economic shock waves likely

The Guardian WorldMay 26

Trump tightens grip on Republican Party with Massie defeat

Iran, not sagging poll numbers among the general public, not rising consumer prices, not concerns

BBC NewsMay 20

Israel escalates strikes in Lebanon as Netanyahu vows to ‘crush’ Hezbollah

Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/25/iran-denies-deal-us-imminent-israel-oman-strait-of-hormuz), with Tehran pointing to the confusion in US positions and Israeli

The Guardian WorldMay 26

Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon

Iran-backed group's leader Naim Qassem said negotiations had been "futile" and "humiliating" for Lebanon

BBC NewsJun 4

What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills?

Iran on 28 February. In response, Iran has effectively blocked the crucial Strait of Hormuz

BBC NewsMay 27

US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says

Iran is in a very weak position". Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's chief negotiator in talks

BBC NewsApr 22

Senators press US military on Israel’s displacement campaign in Lebanon

Iran. In a letter addressed to Brad Cooper, head of the US military’s [Central

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 7

UAE reports drone strike near Abu Dhabi nuclear power plant

Iran of being behind attacks on its energy and economic infrastructure since war broke out in the region

BBC NewsMay 17

Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel

Iran, has carried out rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel and against Israeli troops

BBC NewsMay 13

What to know as Trump visits Xi in China

Iran. The main focus of the talks is expected to be the current tense trade

BBC NewsMay 13

Zelensky says failure of US envoys to visit Kyiv is 'disrespectful'

Iran. The last trilateral summit between Russia, the US and Ukraine was in mid-February

BBC NewsApr 21

Bernie Sanders pushes resolutions to block US weapons sales to Israel

Iran. “Let us be clear: given the horrific and illegal behavior of the Netanyahu government

The Guardian WorldApr 15

Reeves arrives at IMF with little leeway to prove its UK downgrade wrong

Iran war broke out. The Iran war triggering the biggest shock to global energy supplies

The Guardian WorldApr 14

What are OPEC and OPEC +, and why has the UAE quit?

Iran](/news/liveblog/2026/4/28/iran-war-live-trump-reviews-peace-plan-un-calls-for-hormuz-to-reopen) has sparked ⁠an historic energy shock. Here’s a look the at the organisation

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 28

UN experts urge member states to suspend Israel arms transfers

Iran agreed a ceasefire as illegal and urged UN member states to halt all arms

Al Jazeera EnglishApr 15

Trump due in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping | First Thing

Iran. But the Middle East conflict he started – and seems unable to finish – will cast

The Guardian WorldMay 13

Africa’s richest man plans new Mombasa oil refinery: Why this matters

Iran and Tehran’s subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20 percent

Al Jazeera EnglishMay 12