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negotiations with the Iranians,” said Valensise. “If the Lebanese front can be part of a deal with Iran, then everyone has an interest in de-escalation there.” European governments, including Italy, have been watching nervously
negotiations with Washington, and pledged to fight the naval blockade of Iran’s southern waters, which the US Central Command insisted on Tuesday had “cut off economic trade going into and coming
ship on Sunday was "an even greater violation." Here are more developments on day 54 of the Middle East war: **Iran's economy | UK-France conference | International reaction | Airline fuel struggles | Points of contention** ### **Trump
negotiating demands have been remarkably consistent: a ceasefire in Lebanon including the withdrawal of Israel forces and the unfreezing of half of Iran’s frozen assets, about $12bn; a form of Iranian management over
negotiation table and agree.” **Stocks in Asia fell sharply and oil prices rose early on Monday after Iran fired missiles at Israel** and after heavy losses on Wall Street. At 9.53am (0053 GMT) Japan
Iran predictably responded to the onslaught from the US and Israel by closing the strait of Hormuz. That price remains well below historic highs, and because it has not surged into the stratosphere
Iran on February 28. Tehran retaliated by closing off the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow channel linking the Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, through which approximately 20 percent of the world’s oil
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
negotiations:** Trump [rejected Iran’s latest response](/news/2026/5/11/trump-says-ceasefire-on-life-support-slams-iran-response-to-us-proposal) to the US peace proposal, while Tehran accused Washington of making “unreasonable” demands. He is set to embark on a trip to China on Tuesday to meet
impact of rampant inflation and a weakening currency. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) accounted for about 50 percent of on-chain activity in the fourth quarter, mirroring its dominance in the country’s economy
negotiations with Tehran, news site Axios reported. The BBC has contacted US Central Command and the White House for comment. Brent crude rose by almost 7% to more than $126 (£94) a barrel, the highest
Oil prices have continued to rise after Iran and [Israel](https://www.theguardian.com/world/israel) fired missiles at each other for the first time since the April ceasefire. You can track how much Brent crude has jumped
oil price. The most significant development this week was the collapse of Trump’s Project Freedom on Tuesday after just 50 hours. The unilateral US proposal had sought to create a safe zone for merchant
oil and gas passes during peacetime, disrupting one of the most critical arteries of global trade. Pakistan [brokered a ceasefire](/features/2026/4/8/how-pakistan-managed-to-get-the-us-and-iran-to-a-ceasefire) on April 8 and hosted the [first round](/news/2026/4/12/us-and-iran-fail-to-reach-peace-deal-after-marathon-talks-in-pakistan) of direct US-Iran talks
negotiations aimed at ending the war. However, Araghchi said a “deadlock” remained over the issue of Iran’s enriched nuclear material. Trump also suggested he could be open to Iran placing its civilian nuclear programme
ships passing through the waterway. An early estimate indicates that Iran has suffered about $270bn in direct and indirect damages since the start of the US-Israel war on February 28, Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh
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
oil imports come from the Middle East, while disruptions in the Gulf have left commercial shipping vulnerable to attacks and delays. “I have no doubt that Trump is going to at least try to enlist
oil refinery. On Tuesday, the US operation had been stopped, according to Trump. “We have mutually agreed that, while the [US] Blockade will remain in full force and effect, Project Freedom (The Movement of Ships
impact,” it said. Kuwait’s Defence Ministry said a “number of hostile drones” were detected in the country’s airspace at dawn. In a post on X, a spokesperson said the drones were dealt with