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conflict?** “This war began looking incredibly impressive for the US and Israel,” Emma tells me – but in her view, the totally predictable blocking of the strait of Hormuz has stalled it – leaving little indication
US have time to settle key details to ensure the deal's success - but there's also time for it to fall apart. Another wildcard is Israel. This was always a three-party
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 no injuries. Iranian media reported that several explosions were heard in the capital Tehran, as well as in Tabriz and Isfahan. In Yemen, the Iran-aligned Houthis said they had fired a salvo against
causing thousands of people to flee. Iran said on Tuesday that it would [suspend peace talks with the US over Israel’s ongoing campaign in southern Lebanon](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/01/iran-strikes-us-military-base-kuwait-iranian-air-defences). Tehran insisted Lebanon should
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 closure of the Strait of Hormuz". Its chief executive Karen Betts explained: "It generally takes several months for the increased costs paid by farmers, processors and manufacturers to filter into raised prices
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
conflict began on February 28, resulting in the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, where around a fifth of the world’s oil and gas is normally shipped. “Americans are told that they must
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
us have been going on continuously, including four days ago, three days ago, two days ago, one day ago and today," Trump said in a social media post. "Where they lead, one never knows
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