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Iran](/news/liveblog/2026/5/18/iran-war-live-trump-warns-clock-ticking-saudi-uae-report-drone-attacks) — a conflict that has shaken global energy markets by largely closing the Strait of Hormuz — with more consequences for China’s economy than Russia
economy was growing thanks to the Middle East conflict and the country was profitting from the energy situation. As the conflict in the Middle East dominated the gathering of finance officials
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 of Ukraine. Petrol costs in the US have skyrocketed since the start
Russia. These factors have helped cushion the impact of the conflict, despite Beijing being Iran's biggest buyer of oil. Still, there are signs that as the war drags on it is testing the Chinese
Iran and Russia are also friendly states, as stipulated in the 2025 treaty signed between them. Therefore, the most viable strategy is to promote peace, even if military escalation offers short-term benefits. Such benefits
economies of a prolonged US-Iran conflict will be major subjects of discussion in Yerevan. Armenia shares a border with Iran, but unlike neighbouring Azerbaijan has not alleged Iranian missiles have landed in its territory
Iran's economy and oil exports with the blockade as his other options - resuming bombing or walking away from the conflict - carried more risk, according to the report. Iranian officials said on Tuesday the country
economy is “particularly badly exposed to the Iran shock as a big energy importer with weakly anchored inflation expectations and an already soft labour market”. For many people still recovering from the energy inflation shock
Russia and taken a brutal toll even on its own people. In both cases, it also seemed apparent that now China has the power to set the tone and the terms of how it wants
Iran. Second, there is the risk that the war in the Middle East causes a global recession. Since China’s economy is heavily dependent on exports, which account for around one-fifth of GDP, this
economies has failed to issue a joint statement after their two-day meeting in India, amid [internal divisions](/news/2026/5/15/why-the-iran-conflict-is-becoming-a-problem-for-brics) over the Iran war which is affecting several members. India hosted the foreign ministers’ meeting
economy, and if that helps them get to a better deal at the negotiating table,” Williams said. ## ‘Mowing the grass’ in Iran On Tuesday, the US Department of Defense requested $53.6bn for autonomous drones
conflict. When it comes to persuading Russia to talk peace, conventional wisdom says the US is the only power able to make Moscow budge. Putin shows no sign of ending hostilities of his own volition
Russia vetoed an earlier proposal. "I think if we're going to bring Iran back to the negotiating table in an enduring way, I think that the United States recognises that China is going
Russia, Beijing has vetoed efforts at the United Nations Security Council to condemn Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, China has resisted growing US pressure over its economic ties
economy is being buoyed by cash Moscow is hoovering up as a result of being able to export oil at a high price worldwide now, thanks to the energy crisis provoked by Iran's effective
economy.” Hungary lifted its vetoes over the long-delayed loan and sanctions after a dispute over a damaged oil pipeline that traverses Ukraine came to an end. Russian oil deliveries to [Hungary](https://www.theguardian.com/world/hungary)
economies afloat. Despite the breakdown in direct engagement, diplomacy continues via indirect channels. Iran has sent “written messages” to the US through Pakistani mediators outlining its red lines, including positions on nuclear issues
Russia and Ukraine and less time “interfering with those that are getting rid of the Iran Nuclear threat, thereby making the World, including Germany, a safer place”. While European countries have been hesitant to commit
conflict. ## Five big stories 1. ***Iran war*** | JD Vance was expected to fly to Islamabad at the head of a US diplomatic delegation on Tuesday [if Iran agrees to further talks](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/20/jd-vance-to-lead-us-delegation-in-pakistan-if-iran-agrees-to-talks)