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US-Israel war on Iran on February 28. The executions are connected to the antiestablishment protests, during which [thousands of people were killed](/news/2026/2/18/iranian-families-mark-protest-killings-as-schools-observe-strikes) amid a state-imposed internet shutdown. In Isfahan last week
Iran. Citing former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, the monarch spoke of an Atlantic "partnership," which, he said was "based on twin pillars: Europe and America". He also referred to the immediate aftermath
Pressure must be exerted on Israel to ensure it respects international laws and conventions, and ceases targeting civilians, paramedics, civil defence and humanitarian organisations," he said. On Thursday, the Israeli military issued evacuation warnings
pressure. Criticism of Israeli policy risked donor retaliation, media isolation and accusations of anti-Semitism. Fear, more than persuasion, maintained discipline. The Gaza war disrupted that framework. Millions of Americans were exposed daily to images
Iran’s oil shipments in 2025, according to market intelligence firm Kpler.  A Chinese flag flutters at the Chinese Ministry of Commerce building in Beijing, China, on June 4, 2025 [Florence
responsibility: it is all of ours. That is the test before us, and only by working together will we meet it.” Vivienne Stern, the chief executive of Universities UK, said: “Antisemitism continues at universities
pressure on prices and rising mountains of [debt](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/may/06/cut-borrowing-costs-for-poorer-countries-to-free-up-900bn-for-development-report) in developing countries, many rich countries are reducing their overseas aid. The UK cut aid from 0.5% of gross national income under the last
responsible for the increase in the consumer price index, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accounting for 60% of the overall monthly increases. Though prices at the pump are slightly lower
pressure of [higher energy, food, labour and tax bills.](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/29/one-in-five-uk-hospitality-businesses-fear-collapse-costs-surge) The company’s chair, Tim Martin, told investors on Wednesday: “As many hospitality operators, including Wetherspoon, have reported, there have been substantial increases
pressure tactics against Venezuela’s former President Nicolas Maduro, who was abducted and imprisoned in a US military operation on January 3. Trump, meanwhile, has floated the removal of Cuba’s President Miguel Diaz-Canel
pressure.” But, Hassan cautioned, Iran has also built “resilient architecture” during decades of surviving US-led sanctions. It already has millions of barrels of oil — some estimates suggest up to 170 million barrels — that
US military attacks Iran The U.S. military's Central Command said it carried out the strikes in Iran on Saturday and Sunday around the city of Geruk and on Qeshm Island. "The measured and deliberate
response to the rising power of China and has carried out joint military and naval exercises in the Indo-Pacific region. Rubio’s visit also comes days after the Trump administration [moved to dismiss](/economy/2026/5/18/us-drops-fraud-charges-after-billionaire-adani-pledges-10bn-investment
response from them today at some point … I hope it’s a serious offer, I really do … The hope is it’s something that can put us into a serious process of negotiation.”. There have
pressure on [Russia](https://www.theguardian.com/world/russia) for its aggression”. The meeting followed a series of devastating Ukrainian strikes on targets inside Russia, including Vladimir Putin’s home city of St Petersburg. Long-range Ukrainian drones
US and Israel launched war on Iran on February 28. He played a central role in the [April 8 ceasefire](/features/2026/4/8/how-pakistan-managed-to-get-the-us-and-iran-to-a-ceasefire) between Washington and Tehran, and has continued to play a prominent mediatory role since
pressured to remain in the Middle East. In Iraq, workers say they are [targets of Iran-allied attacks](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/18/us-contractors-stranded-iraq-iran), and one [employee was killed](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/05/us-defense-contractor-v2x-worker-killed-iraq) in a night-time drone attack
response in kind: missile strikes against targets in [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran). The exchanges spilled into Monday morning before both sides declared a halt so Trump could declare the ceasefire back on track, with
pressure to reach a deal. Referring to the ceasefire in force since 7 April, Trump said: “I would call it the weakest, right now, after reading that piece of garbage they sent us – I didn
Iran is a "folly", affecting families in the US, the UK and around the world. [The Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/iran-war-global-recession-imf-uk-growth-forecasts-oil-prices) says Reeves' comments were sparked by the IMF's forecast that, out of the wealthier