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security review but the trip's itinerary appears unaffected. However, political tension hangs over the proceedings as Trump has recently clashed with the UK over the Iran War. Especially given the president's fondness
conflict. “My stepson has been missing for a year. We do not know whether he is alive or dead,” said Fatima. Her comments came as the German government prepared to host [the latest conference
impact of the Middle East conflict on the cost of living in the UK. Inflation is now expected to be higher this year due to the war and higher energy costs could also slow down
conflict, referencing US and Israeli attacks in Iran and Lebanon, including a February airstrike that killed [at least 175 people](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/11/iran-war-missile-strike-elementary-school) at an [Iranian elementary school.](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/mar/03/minab-school-bombing-how-the-worst-mass-casualty-event-of-the-iran-war-unfolded-a-visual-guide) “I’ve just been
security. Thus, speaking of European independence, this is the moment to electrify Europe.”* On the Middle East, **von der Leyen says that the EU “want the ceasefires in [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran) and Lebanon
secure what he described as “sustainable peace” with Israel’s northern neighbour. ## Why is a ceasefire so important? A key demand from Iran in its dialogue with the US is that Israel end its offensive
Iran back to the stone ages. Photograph: Nathan Howard/Reuters Fletcher said: “For every day of this conflict $2bn is being spent. My entire target for a hyper-prioritised plan to save 87 million lives
conflicts[Adam Gray/Reuters] In the war on Iran, Varon observed that the Trump White House was waging what he called a “videogame war” by means of drones and missiles, rather than ground troops
US President Donald Trump cancelled a planned visit to Islamabad by special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner last weekend. Iran has ruled out direct negotiations with Washington while the blockade remains in place, though
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
security and boost competitiveness. "When global instability puts businesses under pressure we'll always do what's needed to support them and ensure Britain's resilience," said Business Secretary Peter Kyle. However the support will
secure what he called a great deal – though on what timeline, and at what cost, remained unclear. The remarks came alongside a Truth Social [post](https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116442383515973098) in which Trump accused Tehran of having
impact of this global action. But we’re not immune from it. **Penny Wong: ‘Global supply pressures will continue for some time’** The foreign minister, **Penny Wong**, also briefed reporters on her first visit
US involvement in the international mission to secure shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. “We believe this would be desirable,″ he said. Trump later appeared to rebuff his overtures, saying on social media that
security. "The biggest risk you can take is one you don't know you were taking. "Now we know for a fact that, as the Iranians shot at Diego Garcia, they do have mid-range
impact on oil:** Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said no oil wells have “exploded” under the US blockade, arguing the measures have only driven up global prices. He added Iran’s storage has not reached
Iran and the US [faded further on Sunday](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/26/no-headway-in-middle-east-peace-efforts-as-us-and-iran-refuse-to-yield), amid a deepening sense of a deadlock in the nearly two-month-long conflict. 5. ***Science*** | Simultaneous exposure to toxic chemicals and climate change
impact of the war on the global economy could linger long after any peace deal was agreed. A Pentagon spokesperson described the report as “inaccurate” but did not provide specific objections. In his Truth Social
impact of the conflict’s effects on oil, alongside the effects of Russia’s war with Ukraine on gas supplies, was “[the biggest crisis in history](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/war-iran-is-causing-biggest-energy-crisis-history-iea-says-2026-04-21/)” in global energy markets. The US
security at King’s College London, told Al Jazeera that “we’ve gone past the stage … for a physical war”, but that both Tehran and Trump were in a stage of “intense competition”. “Both sides