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deal to end the war, which began on 28 February but is currently under a two-week ceasefire. Trump hopes to put pressure on Iran by targeting two economic drivers - the huge tolls
impact on economically poorer countries. Iraq is not shipping or producing oil, which is normally responsible for 85% of revenues. Bangladesh, with significant household needs for gas for cooking, is cut off from Middle East
impact of the crisis in the Middle East triggered by the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran. The chief executives of HSBC, [Barclays](https://www.theguardian.com/business/barclay), Lloyds, NatWest and Santander have been asked
deal with an energy crisis this summer. Despite having the world’s third-largest proven crude oil reserves, Iran will have to import fuel again as demand outpaces refinery output. President Masoud Pezeshkian has repeatedly
oil stockpiled at sea, high prices cushioning the impact, and a large domestic market, noting the country is used to “much harsher” conditions after years of pressure. ## War diplomacy - **Impasse likely despite pressure tactics:** Retired
Iran’s proposal to reopen the strait, which would require the US end its own naval blockade of the strait and does not address a nuclear deal. On Tuesday, Trump said on social media that
US-Israel war on Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/us-israel-war-on-iran) means for everyday households, it’s hard to fault. “Australians are poorer because of this shock to oil prices and energy prices and all the other commodity
prices coming down before Election Day,” said a Nevada GOP strategist working on battleground House races, who – like others in this story -- were granted anonymity to speak candidly about the midterm landscape
deal](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/11/trump-seize-control-iran-oil-gas-ceasefire) with Tehran which would end the regime’s effective chokehold on the oil trade route. The US president also claimed that the US military had been [secretly helping to move millions
deal. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, rose by as much as 5% on Monday to $95.50 (£70.75) a barrel. European stock markets dropped, with the UK’s blue-chip FTSE 100 index
prices. While costs have risen in recent weeks, supply has not yet been severely affected as markets have continued to receive oil that was already in transit when the strait of Hormuz was closed. Meanwhile
deals in mind and are sticking to their red lines. Until one or the other, or preferably both, decide to offer concessions, renewed full-scale hostilities remain an incident away. More than ever there
oil from the Gulf region, which has largely stopped since the US and Iran blockaded the Strait of Hormuz. And, in Lebanon, which had already been suffering from an economic crisis, there is less work
deals during the final stages, such as in the Iran-Saudi Arabia normalisation agreement of 2023, which has since collapsed. “But if the price is right, and with Trump’s short-termism and disregard
impacted because of the rising fuel and fertiliser prices, it said. No relief has been offered to airlines and airports regarding jet fuel, but potential future intervention has not been ruled out. Individual member states
deal. Tehran has refused to commit to peace talks after its ship was seized. The developments came as a fragile ceasefire agreed by Iran and the US after a month of fighting expires on Wednesday
impacts, and costs that continue to mount across generations. The lesson is clear. When nuclear systems fail, the consequences are long-lasting, widespread, and extraordinarily difficult to manage. The damage does not end when headlines
impact of a global energy shock and providing relief to customers affected by shipping constraints in the strait of Hormuz.” The strait, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil and gas supply
US and Iran are due to sign the “great deal” on Friday, according to Trump, before the strait is reopened “for purposes of mine removal” during a 60-day negotiation over the terms of Iran
impact of the higher price of fertiliser, for which the strait of Hormuz is an important transit route, and which relies on outputs from the Gulf, was always expected to play out over many months