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Iran policy, declaring, "This is not our war." [In an interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NAg3To46yY&t=962s), Starmer also said he was "fed up" at the economic consequences wrought upon ordinary Britons "because of the actions of Putin
Strait of Hormuz are key sticking points that in recent days have threatened to rupture Pakistan’s mediation efforts. For the residents of Pakistan’s capital, the equation is simpler – if frustrating: They want
closing in on 100 days. Since the conflict began in late February, Iran has repeatedly targeted countries across the Gulf where US military bases are located. Armed hostilities had largely subsided after a temporary Pakistan
closely with allies on the continent. "Germany is on the right track," he said, pointing out that his country has significantly boosted its military spending in recent years. Trump had previously accused Germany of being
close. "The president's authority as commander-in-chief is not without limits," Collins said, adding that the 60-day deadline is "not a suggestion, it is a requirement." In addition to Collins and Murkowski
Iran over the weekend, the business body predicted lasting effects whatever the outcome. “Even if the current ceasefire soon signals the end of the conflict, the economic reverberations will be felt for many months
Hormuz must end. Tehran must not acquire a nuclear weapon. There must be no further threats or attacks against our partners,” he wrote in a statement on X. ### Canada The office of Prime Minister Mark
closed in 1998. The government plans to spend 19bn kroner (£1.5bn) on restarting them by the end of 2028 with production to continue until 2048. The gas will be sent by pipeline to Germany
Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global energy shipments. Fuel costs surged by 78 percent to nearly $6.5bn in April, following a 26 percent jump in March, according to US Department of Transportation
Iran and said the strait of Hormuz should be opened “as soon as possible”. Ahead of the summit, there was speculation the US might appeal to [China](https://www.theguardian.com/world/china), the biggest buyer of Iranian
Iran, inflation has hit its highest levels since 2023, though they still remain well below the peaks recorded in 2022, when inflation hit 9%. Higher prices have dampened Americans’ expectations of their financial outlook. According
Hormuz and effectively halt all other shipping. More than 1,550 vessels remain trapped in the Gulf, while on Wednesday and Thursday no merchant ships transited the strait, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence
close to signing a very powerful deal, a very good deal. "No nuclear weapons, no nothing. You know, we have to use a lot of common sense. It was fine." Trump also said of Netanyahu
strait of Hormuz and prevent a “worldwide depression”. In extraordinary remarks, Trump went from threatening Iran with a new wave of attacks to suggesting the country had basic rights to enrich uranium for civilian
close to the heavily armed frigate. “Following attempts to contact a British vessel in the channel, the Grigorovich fired warning shots. These were not aimed at the vessel and were an attempt to prevent
Hormuz, with President Donald Trump saying the two crew members on board were "fine" after the incident involving the strategic waterway, which remains under a chokehold by Iran. [, which could lead to disruption and flight cancellations over
closely watching to see if any of the president’s supporters are pouring money into the race, as well as the primaries for the city’s congressional delegate. Two frontrunners, DC councilmember Janeese Lewis George
Iran in late February, says [Denton Cinquegrana](https://www.opis.com/blog/post-author/denton-cinquegrana/), chief oil analyst at Dow Jones Energy. “For retail prices to drop $1.50, I think we could kiss that number goodbye for 2026,” he says
close economic, trade and security cooperation. Responsibility for the train attack was claimed by the [Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA)](/news/2025/3/12/who-are-the-bla-the-group-behind-pakistans-deadly-train-hijack), an armed Baloch separatist group which, apart from calling for an independent state, also strongly