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Hormuz. The tensions there have caused major disruption to global energy markets since the US and Israel started bombing Iran on February 28. Tehran responded by effectively closing the strait, through which one-fifth
tensions remain high in the region. Duelling blockades in the Gulf – Iran shutting down the Strait of Hormuz and the US laying a naval siege on Iranian ports – have caused global energy supply issues
Hormuz earlier today but have since turned back," James added. It could be that incorrect locations had been shown in tracking data, or indicate that US military pressure is being wielded beyond the Strait
tensions between the US and its European allies and [tested the Nato alliance](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/02/nato-us-withdraw-troops-germany-defence). Merz is struggling to revive an anaemic German economy and has said the impact of the US-Israeli military
tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Phelan’s removal is part of a broader pattern of dismissals and restructuring within the US military under President Donald Trump’s administration – including during the current
Strait of Hormuz could end the current pause in fighting as mediators try to secure a diplomatic solution. “If the aggressor and terrorist US seeks to continue its illegal action of imposing a naval blockade
US-Iran deal now As negotiations between the United States and Iran appear to move towards a possible breakthrough, the stakes extend far beyond diplomacy between two longstanding adversaries. At issue is not simply
Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Iran has denied deliberately targeting the helicopter and the US said it is investigating the incident. Despite hopes that the exchanges could be contained, the incident quickly spiralled. Iran
tensions over the strait of Hormuz, US forces on Thursday shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones after Tehran attempted to strike commercial ships passing through the waterway, according to US officials. Iran
Tensions in the Gulf have spiralled this week after the United States and Iran both claimed to have fired on and damaged each other’s ships despite a ceasefire in the [US-Israel
tensions spiralling hours before Washington is due to send negotiators to Pakistan for talks aimed at ending their war. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) and President Donald Trump claimed the Touska was hit after
current Secretary General of ASD Europe (Aerospace, Security, and Defence Industries Association for Europe). "Are Europeans sufficiently aligned with the US, according to Trump's tastes?" That is the wrong question for Washington
tensions involving Iran. Today, oil prices have risen to over $100 a barrel, with warnings they could go higher if there is not a speedy resolution to a conflict with Iran that has in effect
Tensions between the United States and Iran have reached another critical juncture. While a fragile ceasefire is holding, efforts to translate the nearly three-week truce into a permanent agreement appear to have stalled. Hopes
Hormuz](/news/2026/5/3/strait-of-hormuz-blockade-and-other-major-naval-sieges-in-modern-times), through which one-fifth of the world’s oil is shipped during peacetime, has been effectively shut. The closure of the strait has affected Japan, which imports 40 percent of its naphtha
currently allocates about £66bn for defence. That supports the UK's armed forces which remain highly regarded by friend and foe alike. The money also pays for the nuclear deterrent. The UK is surrounded
currently receives from its oil sales, and enough to stabilise foreign exchange reserves. Oil prices rose to more than $105 a barrel as the deadlock continued, and unpalatable military options that are unlikely to change
us with NATO. “She doesn’t want to help get rid of a nuclear-weaponed Iran. Very sad … She’s much different than I thought,” Trump added. He described the NATO military alliance
Currently, the ongoing geopolitical conflicts are dealing a heavy blow to world peace and stability and affecting the prospect of the world economy,” he continued. Addressing Cooper, he said her visit would help “move
Strait is causing you to be globally isolated. You're the bad guy in this." The US has also attempted to convince China not to block a new UN Security Council resolution condemning Iran