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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
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
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 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 [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
US-Israeli conflict with Iran began, meaning the effective cost of borrowing for governments has shot up. There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's elections. On Tuesday afternoon
conflict. ## 1- Incorrect generalisation of the 12-day war experience Washington assumed Iran’s behavioural pattern from the short war with Israel would repeat, but this time the level of direct US involvement
conflict and mitigating its negative consequences. These include a potential humanitarian crisis in Iran, a global economic slowdown caused by excessively high energy prices and the resulting drop in demand, the risk of a financial
causing the worst global energy crisis since the 1970s and risking a global recession. So what do we know about the talks and where they stand as of now? ## What has the US said
caused by the [US-Israel war on Iran](/news/liveblog/2026/5/6/iran-war-live-trump-says-hormuz-operation-paused-amid-us-tehran-talks) has sent the price of crude oil soaring. Crude oil is the main ingredient in petrol. The Strait of Hormuz, the narrow passage of the Gulf
conflict has caused a global energy shock on a par with the oil crises of the 1970s, driving up prices of everything from fuel to groceries. Despite piling additional pressure on already hard-pressed Americans
conflict. That would kick off discussions to unblock shipping through the strait, lift US sanctions on Iran, and set curbs on Iran’s nuclear programme, the sources told the agency. It was unclear
Hormuz a day after **Donald Trump** announced he was indefinitely calling off US attacks, while there is no sign of peace talks restarting. The status of a two-week-old ceasefire – due to expire earlier
Hormuz "the greatest energy security crisis in history", insisting it is "more serious" than the previous energy shocks in 1973 (when some Arab states imposed an oil embargo on the West), 1979 (caused