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Strait of Hormuz without their permission, and have fired at some vessels. These tit-for-tat acts have amplified a global energy crisis, sending gas and oil prices to multiyear highs. “Even short
attacks on Iran. In the weeks that followed, Iran restricted commercial navigation through the [Strait of Hormuz](/news/2026/4/8/us-iran-ceasefire-deal-what-are-the-terms-and-whats-next), the narrow waterway through which roughly a fifth of the world’s oil and gas passes during
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
attacks](/news/2026/4/4/universities-hit-as-us-israel-ramp-up-attacks-on-irans-infrastructure) by the US and Israel. They say the IRGC and the traditional army remain fully prepared to launch many more missiles and drones at regional countries, as well as US forces
impact on consumer spending, with many people cutting back to essentials, which has reduced demand in sectors such as tourism, restaurants, and retailers other than groceries. The Iranian authorities' decision to impose an internet blackout
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 piracy off Somalia on the global economy was as high as $18bn during the height of the crisis. Intermittent hijackings have continued since then, with a number of incidents occurring in the area
strait of Hormuz, where a fifth of the world’s oil and gas normally travels, in the wake of the US and Israel’s attack on Iran caused energy costs to spike around the world
attacked Iran, triggering another war in the Middle East and a global fuel crisis. Barely two weeks after the war began, the ceramics company where he worked shut down due to a shortage of propane
Strait of Hormuz partially closed, would limit the immediate price impact. Analysts pointed to the longstanding tension with the quotas imposed on Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s (ADNOC) ambition to reach five million barrels
impact could his firing have on US military strategy? ## Who is John Phelan? As the US Navy’s top civilian official, Phelan had various responsibilities, including overseeing recruiting, mobilising and organising, as well as construction
attacked and seized two ships near the Strait of Hormuz as it tried to assert control over the critical waterway. The incidents came the day after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an extension
impact on the market because the UAE’s exports, like those of all its neighbouring countries, are currently constrained by Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE has been able to sell
impacted living costs globally. [](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/12/g-s1-117045/hezbollah-commander-lebanon-israel) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [A Hezbollah
ships and fire at a third. By the middle of the week, it was uncertain whether the second round of US-Iran talks would happen. That dynamic changed on Friday morning. ## Flurry of calls Araghchi
Hormuz. Shipping through the Strait has nearly stopped over fears of mines, Iranian attacks and seizures of ships. The president says he is prepared to wait for the best deal to end the war with
attacks from Iran. German shipping giant Hapag-Lloyd has said it will not resume transiting the strait for now as the situation remains tense. **At a Turning Points USA event in Georgia on Tuesday
Hormuz, and to inflict more severe damages on the American-Zionist enemies in case of another aggression,” read its statement. The IRGC on Saturday took a state television presenter to broadcast near [two vessels seized
attacks and seizures of ships during that time. Together, these frictions point to a broader shift in international shipping, demonstrating that major powers are increasingly willing to contest control of global shipping lanes, raising questions