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affecting employment and livelihoods in Iran through disruptions to economic activity, mobility, and supply chains. Much of Iran’s grain imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route for Tehran
routed through the strait of Hormuz being held up, they explained, but all shipping throughout the region was feeling the impact of the resulting widespread congestion at sea. For example, supplies from manufacturing hubs
affected the "special relationship" between the two countries, Reeves said no, but added: "Friends are allowed to disagree". This week [the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3v670qwz97o) that the US-Israel war with
route, intelligence sharing, military escorts and ensuring Iran does not charge ships for passing through the waterway. Starmer said the reopening of the strait was a "global responsibility," as countries worked to limit the economic
route, intelligence sharing, military escorts and ensuring Iran does not charge ships for passing through the waterway. Starmer said the reopening of the strait was a "global responsibility," as countries worked to limit the economic
conflict without a nuclear deal, according to a report in [the Wall Street Journal](https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/trump-tells-aides-to-prepare-for-extended-blockade-of-iran-da3be7a4?mod=hp_lead_pos1) on Wednesday. The number of ships transiting the strait is now at its lowest level since the start
shipping route had been choked off by the war in the Middle East, with Iran effectively closing off the narrow strait. In addition, Iran's retaliatory attacks on Gulf countries' oil and gas refineries have
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 maritime trade
shipping through the strait, which has sent shockwaves through the global economy, has at times also deepened tensions between Washington and Beijing, with China particularly affected by the disruption of Gulf energy flows to East
affected. In addition, the company returned 1,500 crew members from the ships, which have since been able to leave the Gulf and will commence their summer season itineraries in the Mediterranean from the middle
shipping channel for oil and other goods including food, medicines and technological supplies. UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, said on Friday that the closure of key maritime routes has forced the use of longer
affected as other states are importing fuel to meet their needs. The [Geelong](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/geelong) refinery can turn crude oil into petrol, diesel, jet fuel and some speciality products that are piped or shipped
shipping disruptions, cargoes of condoms en route to Europe and the US from his Malaysia-based company are still at sea. “We’re seeing a lot more condoms actually sitting on vessels that have
affected areas. Hundreds of thousands of people were forced to abandon their homes. Chornobyl is not history. It is a lived reality of radioactive contaminated land that cannot be farmed, homes that cannot be returned
affected Panama‑flagged vessels”. They said China had detained Panama-flagged ships in its ports, adding that these actions were “a blatant attempt to politicise maritime trade and infringe on the sovereignty of the nations
routes – [especially those normally served by the major Gulf carriers](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn08x9lw0pzo), where a steep reduction in capacity has combined with high fuel prices to make tickets a lot more expensive. A flight from
conflict*** | Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian response to a US peace proposal as [“totally unacceptable”](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/10/iran-us-peace-proposal-pakistan-reported-drone-strikes-strain-ceasefire), on a day the ceasefire showed signs of fraying as drone strikes were reported around
routes. Tehran threatens to close the strait if the US blockade of Iranian ports continues. Here is what we know: ## In Iran - **Enriched uranium dispute:** Iran’s foreign ministry says its enriched uranium stockpile will
conflict in Iran are an important part of the story of Spirit's current woes. But, as we report [in today's *Planet Money* newsletter](https://www.npr.org/newsletter/money), the story of Spirit and other budget
affected nuclear facilities”. Iran has long maintained that its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes and has demanded recognition of its sovereign right to enrich uranium. **Donald Trump has doubled down on his criticism