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Iran vows ‘long, painful’ response if US renews attacks

conflict have hit an impasse. Despite a ceasefire in place since April 8, Iran continues to block the strait in response to a US naval blockade of its ports, preventing oil exports – [Tehran’s economic

What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be

Strait of 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

Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge

conflict continues. The Gulf is a major source of aviation fuel, accounting for about 50% of Europe's imports. The bulk of it comes through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed

We watched 2 focus groups of Georgia swing voters. They're not happy with the Iran war

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) While focus groups are not statistically significant, they do provide insight into how voters

Trump threatens to withdraw troops from Italy and Spain

strait of Hormuz, while we haven’t.” There was no immediate official response from Spain, which [has denied the US permission to use](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/02/spain-denies-united-states-permission-military-bases-iran-pedro-sanchez) jointly operated military bases on its territory for attacks

US, Iran, UAE trade Hormuz attack claims: What we know

Strait of Hormuz. The US military must be held accountable for this.” The official called on the US to end the “improper practice” of using force in the diplomatic process and to stop “military adventurism

Middle East peace talks in doubt as Iran says it needs to ‘reassess’ after overnight strikes

strait of Hormuz – a chokepoint for around a fifth of the global oil supply – remains restricted by Iran, while the US maintains a blockade on Iranian ports. The interruption to global shipping and energy supplies

Singapore’s economy beats expectations as gov’t warns of Iran war fallout

Iran war has closed the Strait of Hormuz to most shipping. “These factors will weigh on global economic activity for the rest of the year,” the Trade Ministry said. “On the other hand, AI-related

When will Strait of Hormuz be ‘safe’ for commercial shipping again?

Iran and Oman. Due to their confined nature, these routes cannot safely accommodate the normal volumes of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz,” he noted. ![INTERACTIVE - Strait of Hormuz - March 2, 2026-1772714221](https://www.aljazeera.com

Lebanon’s economy struggles under renewed war and global fuel crisis

Iran, which has particularly affected fuel and other costs due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Sami Zoughaib, an economist and research manager at The Policy Institute, a Beirut-based think tank, said

Nato seeks to ‘understand the details’ of US decision to withdraw troops from Germany

conflict with the US Congress which, last year, stipulated that troop strength in Europe must not fall below 76,000. Congress set the benchmark after the withdrawal of a brigade last year from Romania, with

US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil: Why it matters

Iran, as well as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which about 20 percent of global oil and gas is shipped during peacetime, and the US naval blockade of Iranian

$25bn or $1 trillion: How much has Iran war really cost the US?

conflict,” Hurst said, promising to also provide a cost breakdown later. The estimated figure only reflects “the costs of the war”, Hurst said, explaining: “We’re factoring in costs of munitions expended in that total

Trump heads to China for state visit. And, how the war in Iran has affected inflation

Iran is affecting consumer prices.** Higher gasoline prices are the most noticeable fallout from the conflict in the U.S. As the war enters its 11th week, the president has said he wants to temporarily suspend

US-Iran peace deal remains elusive as Trump and Tehran trade conflicting claims

significant relief of economic sanctions,” the official said.  Trump lashed out at ‘dishonourable’ Iran over terms of deal

Pakistan opens up road trade routes into Iran amid Hormuz blockade

significant step toward promoting regional trade and enhancing Pakistan’s role as a key trade corridor”. Iran has not publicly commented on the move, and Al Jazeera’s query to the Iranian embassy in Islamabad

Trump-Xi summit: China’s help in Iran may require US concessions

conflict is “very much under control”. However, with petrol prices in the US skyrocketing and [fuelling inflation](/economy/2026/5/12/us-faces-rising-costs-with-iran-war-driving-energy-prices-inflation-higher), diplomacy stalled, and Trump’s [popularity plummeting](/news/2026/4/28/trump-approval-dips-to-record-low-amid-iran-war-inflation-woes-poll), the war appears to be hampering the Republican president

Wall Street scales fresh record high as investors bet on end of Iran war

significantly since the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire deal last week. In an interview on Wednesday, Donald Trump claimed that the war was “very close to over”, spreading hope among traders that

Bahrain rounds up dozens over alleged links to Iran’s IRGC

significant damage to US military sites. Bahrain has since cracked down on perceived pro-Iran support within its borders, warning that anyone who glorifies or expresses support for Iranian attacks could be prosecuted. Bahraini authorities

Fire breaks out at crucial Australian refinery, raising fuel supply fears

Iran war disrupting global supply. Victoria State fire authorities said the blaze, which broke out at a 120,000 barrels-per-day refinery in Geelong run by Viva Energy on Wednesday night, had been brought