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blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and civilian maritime routes diverted. The coastguard said that it was working with international partners and relevant authorities in the Gulf of Aden to recover the tanker and ensure
blockade, as well as a [near-total internet shutdown](/news/2026/4/20/iran-expands-limited-internet-access-but-restrictions-remain-for-most) imposed by the authorities in Tehran – now in its 64th day – is pummelling the economy in the country of more than 90 million people
costing us a great deal of money. This conflict, this war against Iran, has a direct impact on our economic output”. On Tuesday, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that Merz “thinks
blockade is somewhat more effective than the bombing,” Trump told Axios. “They are choking like a stuffed pig.” The war is about to enter its 10th week, despite Trump’s initial projections
US-Israeli war on Iran has triggered travel disruption around the world, with flight cancellations, delays and longer journey times. Meanwhile, fears are rising that the oil crisis resulting from the blockade of Gulf tanker
cost $95](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjr9qrnp821o). Moreover, the IMF pointed out that the risk of recession would increase only if severe conditions continued over two years. It said if the conflict was resolved in the next
cost of fuel that clogged up busy thoroughfares and motorways across Ireland, April 8, 2026 [File: Conor Humphries/Reuters] ## What kind of protests in Ireland? The tenth day of protests began on Thursday. Pictures of convoys
Iran and rising energy costs raise concerns about the global economy. “Working people refuse to pay the price for Donald Trump’s war in the Middle East,” the European Trade Union Confederation, which represents
cost has become an asymmetric weapon, Turkiye offers its allies not only weapon systems but also technology and a sustainable security economy.” Experts underlined the significance of the ICBM. Ozgur Unluhisarcikli, regional director
blockade of all Iran-linked ships trying to pass through the strait, further compounding the traffic jam around the waterway through which a fifth of global oil and gas passes during peacetime. ## Low impact
costs and the benefits to the U.S., 51% of those surveyed said the military action wasn't worth it. [ has been a top issue for US voters. The Iran war, which saw Tehran block most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, has sent energy prices soaring across the world
Iran and may affect its already strained relationship with Saudi Arabia. As for Opec, this is a big blow at a time when significant questions are being asked about its long-term coherence
blockade targeting Iranian shipping and ports. Currently, some 2,000 vessels are stranded at either end of the strait, while others have been rerouted, come under fire or even been seized in the strait
blockade on Iranian ports that began on Monday, Iranian authorities have signalled that they do not intend to give major concessions in negotiations with Washington, including on nuclear enrichment. Ebrahim Rezaei, the spokesman
Iran conflict. Despite mounting pressure on jet fuel supplies in the EU, there is no evidence of “actual shortages” of jet fuel currently, and widespread flight cancellations are not expected over the summer, Transport Commissioner
US-Israeli strikes hit within 75 metres of the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant. At the same time, the war on Iran has exposed the fragility of the global fossil fuel system, just as the Russian
blockade of Iran’s ports and considers advancing its “[Project Freedom](/video/newsfeed/2026/5/6/what-happened-to-trumps-project)” operations, while saying the ceasefire reached last month remains in place. ## Internal focus on talks with US The different aspects of the mediated
blockade although both sides have since sought to avoid a return to full-scale war. “I do not think that kinetic engagement is imminent. What is likely to intensify is [harassment and interdiction](/news/2026/5/8/us-iran-clash-in-hormuz-as-war-escalates-what-happened-why-it-matters) along