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Hormuz - which usually carries about 20% of the global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas - has been effectively closed for weeks due to the conflict. It remains much higher than the pre-conflict price
US-Israeli strikes, underscoring deep disagreements among major powers over how to approach and engage with Iran. The ceasefire camp draws on a weighty historical record. Military interventions, such as those in Iraq and Libya
caused a fire at an oil refinery. The Ministry of Defence said its air defences “engaged” 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones launched from Iran on Monday. Iran did not officially comment
cause of conflict by the state. And in an apparent effort to project unity and diversity among its supporters, many of the women featured in state messaging do not conform to the strict Islamic hijab
caused by the Iran war. Sir Keir Starmer will chair another meeting of a Cabinet committee on Tuesday set up to deal with any shortfalls and a group of ministers is meeting twice a week
caused incredible amounts of pain for the people of Europe. In 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine, gas prices skyrocketed, resulting in the costs of energy rising to cripplingly high levels. Every European Union citizen overpaying
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
Hormuz, with Trump repeatedly threatening to renew attacks. The language of the War Powers Act does not explicitly point to the 60-day timeline changing due to a pause in fighting. Responding to Hegseth
Hormuz waterway is still effectively closed - causing economic impacts around the world. Answering questions from senators on Thursday, Hegseth said: "We are in a ceasefire right now, which our understanding means the 60-day clock
causing oil prices to soar. Later, [Iran began charging tolls](/news/2026/3/26/tehranstollbooth-how-iran-picks-who-to-let-through-strait-of-hormuz) for passage through – a move until now unheard of for a strait. Despite a fragile ceasefire, Washington, in an attempt to pressure Iran
causing growing economic shocks worldwide, it's becoming clear this is not a short-term crisis to be resolved in a day. War has handed Tehran what it sees as a new weapon - Azizi described
Hormuz hike”. There’s a nearly 80% chance that the Reserve Bank will deliver a third straight interest rate rise on Tuesday, according to financial markets. Higher interest rates are always unwelcome for the roughly
Hormuz with all strength” in response to US President Donald Trump’s [announcement](/news/2026/5/3/trump-says-us-will-help-free-up-ships-stuck-in-hormuz-strait) on Sunday that the US would “guide” vessels stranded by the US-Israeli war on Iran through the key waterway
conflict: [World leaders on ceasefire](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates#One) | [Lebanon reactions](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates#Two) | [Strait of Hormuz](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates#Three) --- ## **World leaders urge restraint as an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes hold** ![A man walks among debris
caused by the United States and Israel’s assault on Iran, with rising energy prices leading to spiralling costs for businesses, small and large, across the continent. Wainaina works six days a week, usually starting
conflict, particularly fears of economic fallout. Concerns have intensified in recent weeks over disruptions to global energy supplies, with the effective blockade of the strait of Hormuz contributing to a sharp rise in diesel prices
Iran. Photograph: Asghar Besharati/AP The contrast with the fortunes of US and other non-Gulf-centred petroleum companies could not be more stark. On Tuesday, BP said its profits for the first quarter
Hormuz lay behind Donald Trump’s decision to shelve the plan days after it had been launched. Riyadh told the White House it would not allow its Prince Sultan airbase to be used to mount
Hormuz south of Iran and 7,000 miles away in the White House. This week was the unique opportunity for the rest of the world to make its economic case to US President Donald Trump
Hormuz, calling it a "dangerous escalation". Iran on Tuesday denied launching any attacks on the UAE, with a military spokesman saying that, "If such an action had been taken, we would have announced it firmly