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Hormuz, a vital waterway through which about 20 percent of global oil and gas is shipped during peacetime, and the US naval blockade of Iranian ports. The closure of the strait, which is the only
imports of a list of foods, including biscuits, chocolates and dried fruits, in the hope of cutting prices for consumers. The Treasury will consult on the details. A more ambitious plan to persuade supermarkets
conflict. “The plan we have presented is centred on ending the war. There are absolutely no details regarding the country’s nuclear issues in this proposal,” he said. Tehran took 10 days to respond. Iran
imports, "physical shortages may emerge at select airports, resulting in flight cancellations, and demand destruction". If three-quarters of supplies could be replaced, the same situation could still arise, but not until August. "Consequently
Hormuz, which normally carries about one-third of global seaborne fertiliser and one-quarter of seaborne oil. “Food prices will definitely rise in the coming months, making it more difficult for many people around
strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s oil traditionally flows, posing a severe threat to China’s economyand its delicate relationships in the Gulf. Trump’s [erratic statements](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/06/another-day-another-pivot-as-trump-flails-in-an-iran-trap-of-his-own-making),
important for [Putin](/news/2026/5/10/putin-hints-at-ending-russias-war-in-ukraine-but-why-now). “Putin needs this more than Xi. Russia is now the junior, dependent partner, following Putin’s disastrous war in Ukraine. Putin might be looking for increased military support from China,” Timothy
important to note that this is just the first of potentially four meetings between the leaders this year, depending on how their talks go. - ➡️ **A recent NPR/Chicago Council on Global Affairs/Ipsos poll reveals** that many
conflict. US officials have for weeks been signalling that a deal is close, but have offered few specifics on impasses over the future of Iran’s nuclear programme, future control of the Strait of Hormuz
imported, the ABS noted, which contributed to the big drag from net trade. [Sign up for the Breaking News Australia email](https://www.theguardian.com/email-newsletters?CMP=copyembed&CMP=emailbutton) Even so, Pat Bustamante, a senior economist at Westpac, reckons that
conflict](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/12/middle-east-crisis-us-iran-israel-donald-trump-ceasefire-peace-plan-latest-news-updates#top-of-blog) could serve as a potential source of tension during talks. The US president has sought help from China, a close ally of Iran and the world’s biggest buyer of Iranian
Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED), while Iran carried out nearly 1,600 retaliatory strikes across the Middle East. A US-Iran ceasefire has been in force since April 8, but the US separately launched
conflict. Foreign Affairs Minister Johann Wadephul later tried to walk back the comments, saying that Merz was referring to Iran’s “bad behaviour” in peace talks. That did not appear to remove the sting
Hormuz - a narrow shipping lane that has become a flashpoint since Israel and the US attacked Iran in February - have virtually ground to a halt. Iran has used the closure of the strait
Strait of Hormuz have sent oil and gas prices soaring, driving up the cost of transport, food and energy for millions of households all over the world that are already dealing with a prolonged cost
Strait of Hormuz waterway is still effectively closed - causing economic impacts around the world. Answering questions from senators on Thursday, Hegseth said: "We are in a ceasefire right now, which our understanding means
conflict](https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/apr/28/middle-east-crisis-live-iran-us-israel-lebanon-hormuz-nuclear-oil-latest-news-updates) has broken out in the Middle East, and the closure of the strait of Hormuz has sent gas prices steeply [upwards](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/28/bp-profits-oil-gas-prices-iran-war-first-quarter). But Spain has been relatively protected compared
conflict and Iran’s effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, which has blocked a large portion of the region’s supply of oil and natural gas. ASEAN, whose members represent more than 700 million
strait of Hormuz has led to a rise in energy prices, raising inflation forecasts, borrowing rates and the [likelihood of a global recession.](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/iran-war-global-recession-imf-uk-growth-forecasts-oil-prices) Market jitters have also amplified existing concerns about whether
conflict if the issue over self-ruled Taiwan – claimed by Beijing – is mishandled. “The Taiwan question is the most important issue in China-US relations,” Xi said. **Donald Trump and Xi Jinping