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update=4621777), the conflict widened across the Gulf region, with both sides reporting new military actions. The United States military said on Wednesday it carried out “self-defence” strikes on Iran
military, meanwhile, has updated its guidelines for civilians, limiting large gatherings and **cancelling school across the country** as the conflict escalates. It is the first time school has been cancelled across Israel since the earlier
military on Thursday said it seized a tanker transporting oil from Iran in the Indian Ocean, a day after Iran took control of two commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said
Update later if necessary.* Oil prices have continued to rise after Iran and [Israel](https://www.theguardian.com/world/israel) fired missiles at each other for the first time since the April ceasefire. You can track how much
updates on the Middle East conflict: ### **Indian ships come under attack** [India's foreign ministry](https://x.com/MEAIndia/status/2045511519648252198/photo/1) summoned Iran's ambassador in New Delhi after what it said was a shooting incident that involved
military nous in drone warfare. Ukraine says it has now signed deals with Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar - all hit by Iranian missiles and drones in recent weeks - to share drone expertise and technology
conflict in November 2024, after which Israel carried out near-daily attacks on targets and people it said were linked to Hezbollah. After the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February and killed Iran
Iran. JP Morgan's trading arm made a record $11.6bn of revenue in the first three months of 2026, helping the bank overall to its second biggest ever quarterly profit. Across the rest
military campaign. Even for a president known for outlandish social media posts and [conflicting messaging](/news/2026/5/21/trump-shifts-between-diplomacy-and-threats-in-iran-standoff) on the war, the post could have implications for ongoing negotiations aimed at a more lasting ceasefire, according
updates since it began in late February. The president said he made the decision at the request of Pakistan, which has mediated talks between Tehran and Washington. "We have been asked to hold our Attack
Military life has always involved some degree of uncertainty. But for many families, including Serrato's, the war in Iran is the first time they are navigating the fear and unknowns that come with having
updates from the region: U.S. blockade | Peace talks | Recession fears | Israel-Hezbollah fighting --- ## U.S. military says it has blocked Iranian ports A top U.S. military commander said U.S. forces have imposed a blockade of Iranian
conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [A rift between Spain and Trump widens over Spanish opposition to the Iran war](https://www.npr.org/2026/03/05/nx-s1-5737285/iran-war-spain-trump) This week, the Pentagon followed through, announcing [plans to withdraw 5,000 U.S. service
updated that indictment and framed the operation as a law enforcement action necessary to bring the Venezuelan president to justice. Maduro is currently being held in New York, where he has pleaded not guilty
updates in the Middle East conflict: Strait of Hormuz | World leaders on ceasefire | Lebanon reactions | European leaders --- ## A flurry of announcements and reactions on Friday Iran said early Friday it was reopening the Strait
military said it attacked southern Lebanon, targeting sites belonging to the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, and the militant group fired rockets into Israel. That was despite [President Trump's announcement](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/23/nx-s1-5796719/iran-middle-east-updates)
military vessels near the strait and warned of a “crushing response” to any further aggression. - **Iran may soften nuclear stance after war:** Analyst Negar Mortazavi said Tehran could show greater flexibility on its nuclear programme
Iran, airlines around the world are canceling flights and scaling back routes due to surging jet fuel prices.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2856x2856+677+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F9b%2F66%2F20a4d7a94b11b7aab921d6132a81%2Fgettyimages-2270636076.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5785258/jet-fuel-airline-cost-iran-war-oil) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [Jet fuel prices double, leading airlines to increase
military parade honoring the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and hold talks with Xi. At the time, Xi called his counterpart an "old friend " while Putin addressed Xi as "dear friend
military response, and there was no publicly visible internal strife over the decision to carry out the attacks. Sadegh Amoli Larijani, the head of the influential Expediency Council, described the move as “the official announcement