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important first step to solve the immediate problem,” he told Al Jazeera. ## Shift amid fraying ceasefire Pakistani officials close to the country’s efforts to mediate peace between the US and Iran told Al Jazeera
important role in mediating negotiations between Iran and the United States recently”, adding that “incorrect approaches and excessive demands of the United States” had prevented the previous round of talks from achieving its objectives despite
importantly, what people think about it. Here are six charts that explain what is going on. The latest set of official economic numbers show [the economy grew by 0.6%](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx213n20njzo) in the first
energy infrastructure. ## Lebanon factor and regional linkages A development on the Lebanon front on Thursday offered a potential opening. Trump on Thursday announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, a move that could
Strait of Hormuz, but those shipments effectively ground to a halt at the end of February. The result has been a rollercoaster of price movements on energy markets, with some of the world's biggest
Important discussions on bilateral matters and regional developments. As only Hormuz littoral states, our focus included ways to ensure safe transit that is to benefit of all dear neighbors and the world," Araghchi [said
energy mix and large stockpiles, the risk of a global recession – which the International Monetary Fund [has warned](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/14/iran-war-global-recession-imf-uk-growth-forecasts-oil-prices) is a possible outcome of the Iran war – is a bigger threat to China
important strategic partner was the United States. They built an extensive and multidimensional partnership with Washington, one that spanned security, energy, finance, and diplomacy. In launching its war alongside Israel against Iran, however
imported security. The model delivered neither genuine security nor the perception of stability required for sustainable economic growth. The perception that some Arab capitals sided with the United States and Israel against a fellow Muslim
Strait of Hormuz a "guillotine issue." The U.S. [set a record for LNG exports in March](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-lng-exports-break-record-high-middle-east-war-disrupts-global-supply-2026-04-01/), but the U.S. only has so much capacity for production and exports. Making LNG requires cooling
important waterways located between Iran and Oman. A fire broke out in the engine room, and while 20 sailors were rescued, three remained trapped inside the stricken vessel. Their remains were found weeks later when
Strait of Hormuz may create the impression that the world cannot function without fossil fuels. Nothing could be further from the truth. Every single industry can and must decarbonise. For global shipping, this process would
Hormuz, through which 20 percent of the world’s oil and gas transits, mostly from Middle East nations to Asia and Europe, continues to be blocked amid the US-Israel war on Iran, sending
Energy Agency.  The MSC Francesca is seen during a seizure by the IRGC in the Strait of Hormuz [File: Meysam Mirzadeh/Tasnim/WANA via Reuters] ## How long would it take to clear
important shipping routes. Earlier this week, Washington and its allies in the region accused Beijing of detaining and holding up Panama-linked ships – and claimed [China’s actions](/news/2026/4/29/us-latin-america-countries-criticise-chinas-retaliation-over-panama-canal) were a “blatant attempt to politicise
Strait of Hormuz having been blocked for the past eight weeks, however, those supplies have not been available, prompting a scramble for fuel produced elsewhere. This has pushed up prices dramatically. In late February, before
importance of Britain’s “special relationship”](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/28/king-charles-speech-congress) with the US in a speech to Congress that praised Nato and called for the defense of Ukraine and action on the climate crisis
Strait of Hormuz, when the Iran crisis eventually abates. But when it comes to economic ties with the UK, there is a sense of weary cynicism in Brussels. On Monday, Starmer proclaimed that: "Incremental change
important factors behind the descent of budget airlines. The short version: the big legacy airlines copied the budget airline playbook to win back customers — and outmaneuvered them by making their loyalty programs more enticing
Energy is seen on February 10, 2025 in Cameron, Louisiana.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2678x2678+626+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F41%2Fc6%2F8a31850b41e4945257dab8e6b627%2Fgettyimages-2198779792.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/14/nx-s1-5766431/us-iran-trump-lng-supply-strait-of-hormuz-qatar) ### [Climate](https://www.npr.org/sections/climate) ### [The Iran war created a global natural gas shortage — a windfall for U.S. companies](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/14/nx-s1-5766431/us-iran-trump-lng-supply-strait-of-hormuz-qatar)