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conflict has widened ever since. Iran’s backing of Hezbollah after 1982 turned Lebanon into a front line between Iran and Israel; today, with the United States fighting alongside Israel, that front has grown into
Iran. But it could also make China overly dependent on Russia at a time when China wants to boost its energy self-sufficiency. Putin has been a background figure in Xi’s delicate relationship with
Russia. ## Germany is vital to US operations in Middle East With some 36,000 troops currently stationed on its soil, Germany is home to one of the largest US deployments abroad. During the Cold
Russia would do everything it could to halt the war, as the two met in Saint Petersburg. - **Envoys’ lack of Iran nuclear expertise a ‘weakness’:** Critics say Trump’s negotiators, Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff
conflict could soon be over buoyed international markets. The report by shipping data firm Lloyd's List Intelligence that Iran has established a new government agency to approve transit and collect tolls from shipping
Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has Brent topped $120, with the price then peaking at $139. Oil markets have been spooked this week as Donald Trump appeared willing to maintain [the US Navy blockade
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The ship’s bridge suffered significant damage. It was, according to Kennedy, “a show of a calibrated use of force, signalling control without necessarily aiming to halt
Iran war pushes up costs Rachel Reeves has announced an expansion of support for the most energy-intensive UK businesses, as they face soaring bills as a result of the Middle East conflict. The chancellor
conflict. The Pentagon abruptly announced a week ago that it was scrapping the planned deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland. Earlier this month, Trump announced he was [withdrawing](/news/2026/5/1/us-said-to-be-withdrawing-5000-troops-from-germany-over-iran-war-spat) 5,000 troops from Germany
Iran and world powers, "and we are ready to do it now." ### His future as president Putin, 73, who has held power in Russia for over a quarter-century, was asked if he planned
economy](https://www.npr.org/2026/02/27/nx-s1-5722866/affected-by-the-war-in-ukraine-germany-works-to-recover-its-economy) "The presence of American troops in Europe, and particularly in Germany, lies in our interest and in the interest of the US," the defense minister told [German news agency
conflict and political turmoil prompted by the US-led coalition’s disastrous invasion of neighbouring Iraq. “If you’re in Tehran, particularly if you’re anti-government, you’ve probably lost friends in January
conflict in the Middle East hits the economy. Here are five key takeaways. Not that long ago, most economists were expecting interest rates to fall this year. The Iran war changed that. Although the Bank
Russia, but not over actions in Gaza, asking why measures target “stolen grain” rather than alleged war crimes. ## In the Gulf - **UAE to leave OPEC after nearly 60 years:** The United Arab Emirates says
conflict. Trump also suspended an attempt by the U.S. military to open a safe passage for commercial ships through the strait, saying the pause would allow more time to reach a peace agreement. An official
conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [Trump says Iran talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/15/nx-s1-5786034/iran-middle-east-updates) The U.S. Middle East command, known as CENTCOM, [said](https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-RELEASES/Press-Release-View/Article/4457255/us-to-blockade-ships-entering-or-exiting-iranian-ports/) on Sunday
conflict in the Middle East: [Possible Iran talks](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#One) | [NATO rift](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#nato) | [Mines in Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#five) | [New sanctions](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#six) | [Journalist killed](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/g-s1-118595/middle-east-war-updates#Two)[Pope Leo](https://www.npr.org
conflict with Iran, they are some way off the levels seen before the last financial crisis, when oil hit $147 dollars a barrel (in today's money, that's close to $190 a barrel
economy is lost. It’s over for Iran!” However, Trump’s energy secretary, Chris Wright, told a congressional hearing the same day that he was not aware of the US taking millions of barrels
conflict, at home and abroad: America and Israel's war against Iran, which began at the end of February and the attack on two Jewish men in Golders Green in north London, on Wednesday. Both