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negotiations, phonecalls and diplomatic summits to try to end the US-Israeli war with Iran, it looked like the conflict might instead be escalating [into Islamabad’s worst nightmare](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/07/israel-warns-iran-lives-at-risk-if-they-use-trains-trump-deadline). In a cabinet
Iran faces a gap between energy supply and consumption. At the same time, the economic impact of the war has left the government with fewer options to address the crisis. Residents and business owners report
impact, and a large domestic market, noting the country is used to “much harsher” conditions after years of pressure. ## War diplomacy - **Impasse likely despite pressure tactics:** Retired US General Mark Kimmitt said Iran’s strategy
negotiations with Iran, which has long provided Hezbollah with significant ideological, military and financial backing and insists that any agreement must include peace in Lebanon. On Sunday a US official said that Secretary of State
US and Israel have rejected that. Trump has called Israel’s assaults on its neighbour “a separate skirmish”, even though Hezbollah entered the war in defence of Iran. An initial social media post by Pakistani
negotiations with the Iranians,” said Valensise. “If the Lebanese front can be part of a deal with Iran, then everyone has an interest in de-escalation there.” European governments, including Italy, have been watching nervously
negotiations with Washington. Trump [said on Monday that he had stopped an imminent Israeli strike on Beirut](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/01/european-leaders-condemn-israel-incursion-into-lebanon) and had spoken to Netanyahu and representatives of Hezbollah who agreed that “all shooting will
Israeli strikes. The US will rely on its fleet of naval vessels to control access to Iranian ports, and in turn restrict Tehran's ability to profit from oil exports in an attempt
impact of the naval blockade enforced by the United States. The Iranian rial shot above 1.81 million to the US dollar on the open market by early afternoon on Wednesday before partially recovering. The embattled
negotiations with Tehran, news site Axios reported. The BBC has contacted US Central Command and the White House for comment. Brent crude rose by almost 7% to more than $126 (£94) a barrel, the highest
impact on radiological safety levels. We are restarting our coverage of the US-Israeli war on Iran and Israel’s war on [Lebanon](https://www.theguardian.com/world/lebanon). Donald Trump has issued an extreme warning to **Iran
impactful resistance to Israel. The government seems unable to act, politically or militarily, for lack of funds, domestic consensus or military clout. At times it bends to Israeli or American pressure: “disarming” already marginalised Palestinian
negotiations to reach a sustainable and lasting resolution." China has warned the Middle East is at a "critical stage." "The paramount priority remains to make every effort to prevent a resumption of hostilities," Chinese foreign
negotiations:** Trump [rejected Iran’s latest response](/news/2026/5/11/trump-says-ceasefire-on-life-support-slams-iran-response-to-us-proposal) to the US peace proposal, while Tehran accused Washington of making “unreasonable” demands. He is set to embark on a trip to China on Tuesday to meet
negotiations, which were already taking place before the conflict. The US has recently focused its rhetoric on reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping, so that oil and gas exports can get through. "If that
strikes against critical civilian infrastructure. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the relatively pragmatic parliament speaker who led Iran’s negotiating team during the first round of mediated negotiations with the US in Islamabad, Pakistan, earlier this month
strikes on Lebanon, which have killed more than 1,300 people, and its invasion of southern Lebanon. Opinion polls in the US and Europe say the war is deeply unpopular. But widespread anger against
negotiations that Israel itself was involved in. When the missile hit Doha, it set a dangerous precedent. That same strike architecture reappeared on February 28, at the start of the US-Israel war on Iran
strikes alone cannot achieve”, Williams said. For its part, Iran is aware of the US’s military superiority and has opted for leveraging the Strait of Hormuz until the US decides that a negotiated settlement
negotiations aimed at ending the war. However, Araghchi said a “deadlock” remained over the issue of Iran’s enriched nuclear material. Trump also suggested he could be open to Iran placing its civilian nuclear programme