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Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war

power a slide back into all-out war. Control of the Strait of Hormuz has become the central issue in the crisis. It was open to navigation, without restriction or the payment of tolls, until

Friday briefing: How Gaza, Lebanon and Iran have found themselves caught in an escalation without end

impact of the war in Iran on higher oil prices and inflation. “We see plenty of condemnation but very little practical steps that mean an improvement for people in Gaza who are living in this

Political tension has undermined World Cup joy, says Iran striker

impacted the spirit of football," he said. "Football is supposed to bring nations and cultures together. It is about bringing joy. These conditions have affected our focus, but I have tried to make sure

Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance

impact on fertiliser production that depended on supplies shipped through the strait could mean people in poor countries going hungry later in the year, with Africa south of the Sahara particularly at risk. The agreement

Iran’s authorities project hardened stance with more talks on horizon

Republic emphasise that they are united in opposing any concessions to Trump. The US president said earlier this week he was in “no rush” to reach an agreement with Iranian leadership, whom he claimed, without

How Iran has changed, and how it hasn’t, in two months of war

Republic remain in place, and his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, was quickly elected by a clerical body as the successor. Military, security, political and judicial authorities have renewed their pledge of allegiance to Khamenei’s office