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Iran’s nuclear programme, control of the Strait of Hormuz – which Tehran has effectively closed, causing a surge in global oil prices – and [compensation](/news/2026/4/15/what-are-irans-100bn-in-frozen-assets-and-where-are-they-held) for wartime damages. The conflict, launched by the US
US military facilities. Iran also effectively blocked the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway, causing a surge in the price of oil. Lebanon was drawn into the conflict
Hormuz throughout the conflict, while analysts say its missile campaign has inflicted significant damage on US military infrastructure across the Middle East. The war launched by the US and Israel on 28 February has killed
Hormuz has been effectively shut by Iran since the US and Israel launched military strikes in the country in late February. Tankers have been unable to pass through, drastically reducing the amount
Iran, starting a war in the Middle East that has caused a global energy crisis and roiled diplomatic relations across the board. The storm unleashed by the conflict has disrupted the delicate relationship between
Hormuz, where a fifth of the world’s oil and gas normally travels, in the wake of the US and Israel’s attack on Iran caused energy costs to spike around the world
conflict, which began when Israel and the US attacked Iran in late February, has left thousands dead and caused global economic devastation. Iran’s retaliatory blockade of the critical shipping route, the strait of Hormuz
US-Israel war on Iran that began on February 28 has killed thousands of people, mainly in Iran and Lebanon. It has caused global pain by pushing up energy prices since Iran effectively closed
Hormuz, designed to put additional pressure on Iran. Asked whether the UK and US's growing differences over the conflict had affected the "special relationship" between the two countries, Reeves said no, but added: "Friends
conflict, which has caused global energy prices to soar. Trump has said Iran cannot "blackmail" the US with threats regarding the waterway. He threatened to knock out every bridge and power plant in Iran
Hormuz earlier this month, saying that it was one-sided and only denounced Tehran without addressing the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. Chinese Ambassador Fu Cong said the draft “failed to capture the root
US military bases. One drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials there said on Sunday, and Saudi Arabia reported intercepting three drones. Iran stepped up attacks
US loom **Tehran, Iran –** Iran has demanded that it receive compensation for the destruction caused by the United States and Israel’s attacks, as the country [remains defiant](/news/2026/4/12/iranian-authorities-remain-defiant-urge-supporters-to-stay-in) and regional powers continue their attempts
conflict, with no clear conclusion, would also be expensive for the US – both economically and politically. The US military has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and vessels since April 13. Last week
US vice-president went on to say that it was the job of the Trump administration to focus on what was in America's best interests, "and where that diverges, we - unfortunately for the Israelis
US president’s control, causing regional destabilisation and a global economic shock. Tehran’s effective closure of the vital strait of Hormuz disrupted energy markets and made many basic products, including food, more expensive. Despite
US [also intercepted and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c75kg0vdxyro) for the first time in the conflict, after it tried to get through the blockade on Sunday. Videos shared by Centcom were
conflict over southern Iran’s key waterways long before the current war with the US and Israel. A number of state-linked media outlets on Friday released a clip of a speech made decades
caused by US-Israeli attacks. Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, said Tehran also wanted sanctions lifted, frozen funds released, and an end to the US marine blockade, according to IRNA news agency
Hormuz, the vital international sea lane that Iran is seeking to control in order to extract tolls and wield economic leverage over the US and its allies. The US says it is unacceptable for Tehran