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prices to soar. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy warned in a statement on Saturday that "no vessel is to move from its anchorage in the Persian Gulf or the Sea of Oman
oil market does not remove the need to restructure its economy in the face of Western sanctions. It is also clear that external conditions alone are insufficient for achieving its objectives in Ukraine. On this
oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) usually passes through the strait and the conflict has sent global energy prices soaring. Late on Sunday, the United Kingdom Maritime Transportation Operation (UKMTO) reported that a tanker
prices surging and heightened concerns about the risks of an economic downturn. Pakistan-led efforts to resolve the conflict have hit an impasse. Despite a ceasefire in place since April 8, Iran continues to block
prices at about $100 (£74) a barrel. While US forces have proved capable of stopping ships coming out of Iranian ports, they have still not demonstrated the capacity to open the strait to vessels coming
current ceasefire earlier this week. Officials on Islamabad said a very basic “interim” deal could be reached as early as this weekend and that Tehran was reviewing a US proposal. However, Trump and Pakistan have
currently under a two-week ceasefire. Trump hopes to put pressure on Iran by targeting two economic drivers - the huge tolls it was demanding ships pay to pass through the Strait of Hormuz
oil prices were $98 a barrel in afternoon trading after topping $100 earlier on Monday. **We’ve got vision here of [Donald Trump](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/donaldtrump) commenting on the AI-generated image he posted
prices. World leaders have welcomed the news with cautious optimism amid mixed messages from the US and Iran: ## United States “The Strait of Hormuz is completely open and ready for business and full passage
oil, gas, chemicals and fertiliser remain largely stranded by Iran’s shutdown of the strait and the subsequent US naval blockade of Iranian ports. In the worst-case scenario of a prolonged
current oil prices do not reflect the severity of what is going on in the Middle East. While prices have retreated from $100 a barrel, crude oil is still far more expensive than
oil supplies and contributed to rising prices. Countries around the world have been forced to seek alternative supplies and implement austerity measures to keep their economies afloat. Despite the breakdown in direct engagement, diplomacy continues
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)
oil prices to soar. Later, [Iran began charging tolls](/news/2026/3/26/tehranstollbooth-how-iran-picks-who-to-let-through-strait-of-hormuz) for passage through – a move until now unheard of for a strait. Despite a fragile ceasefire, Washington, in an attempt to pressure Iran, has imposed
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
currently faces a 10% US tariff for most of its goods. However, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that the levies may be restored by the beginning of July to the levels
oil prices and talk stock market prices up,” Sayigh said. “But also, I suspect, because he’s preparing the ground for more revelations about what is being negotiated with Iran.” ## Trump says Iran will ‘never
current ceasefire with Iran expires next week. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Friday night, asked by a reporter what he will do if there's no deal before the ceasefire expires, Trump said
current situation is unbearable for the United States, while we have not even begun yet.” Behind the veneer of confidence, however, analysts say Iran is increasingly reliant on control of the Strait of Hormuz
us that oil price hikes trigger a chain reaction across the economy,” economist Kamran Butt [told](https://www.dawn.com/news/1981185) the Dawn newspaper. “They increase transportation costs, push up the prices of daily-use commodities