Gulf countries targeted by Iran after exchange of fire with US, in latest threat to fragile ceasefire
Iran says it targeted ‘enemy bases’ in Gulf following US strikes on Sirik and Qeshm Island
Strait of Hormuz
A selection of stories about the Strait of Hormuz
Iran reaffirms support for Hizbullah with wider peace deal in doubt
UN warns standoff is pushing millions closer to hunger
Russia is showing signs of weakness in Ukraine. So it hits harder
Analysts believe Russia’s stepped-up strikes are an attempt to reclaim an advantage in potential peace talks
US continues strikes near Strait of Hormuz after one killed in Iranian attacks on Kuwait
Representatives back resolution aimed at stopping war until hostilities are authorised by US Congress in blow to Trump
Iran insists any US-Israel ceasefire must cover conflict in Lebanon
Donald Trump is demanding an end to Tehran’s nuclear programme
OECD warns of ‘dark scenario’ if Gulf energy crisis drags on
Growth rates would tumble to levels rarely seen outside of big global events such as the Covid-19 pandemic, report says
Iran reviewing proposed agreement to end war with US as Israel continues Lebanon incursion
Negotiations ongoing with deal to extend ceasefire and reopen Strait of Hormuz to be struck over the next week, Trump claims
Oil climbs and markets shake off Iran jitters as AI rules supreme
Brent crude futures rose nearly 3% to $94 a barrel, which in turn prompted a selloff in government bonds
Middle East on edge as Donald Trump considers decision about Iran deal
US struggles to find a resolution the president will find acceptable
AI is moving fast. Official Ireland is not
Looking at the AI boom now recalls the chaotic dot-com bubble of the late 1990s, though there is little doubt that jobs are on the line
Trump makes ‘final determination’ on extension of Iran ceasefire
Tehran says agreement has not been finalised
Iran gains concessions ‘not through talks but missiles’, says top negotiator
An average of 11 children have been killed every 24 hours in Lebanon, according to the UN children’s agency
Yuno Energy boosts charges by €3 a week
Electricity and gas supplier becomes the latest to announce increase
Oil futures eye their steepest weekly drop in nearly two months
Preliminary inflation figures are due across Europe later today, along with Canadian GDP
Energy price hikes of 8% for 1.1 million Irish homes
Electric Ireland also announced a 7.7% rise in the cost of domestic gas
Iran and US reach outline ceasefire deal after latest attacks
Escalation in hostilities highlights threats to the tenuous ceasefire between the warring countries
Oil spikes on renewed attacks as US hits Hormuz
Fresh attempt by Washington to raise pressure on Iran leaves two sides far apart on deal
Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ US ally Oman amid talks over Strait of Hormuz
US president made comment in casual aside during cabinet meeting
Markets choppy as investors await Middle East outcome
Euronext Dublin finished up 0.5% after a tumultuous day’s trading full of swings and roundabouts
Oil rises again as markets digest fresh tension in the Gulf
Euronext Dublin finishes session down 1.2% with most major names in the red
Iran says US strikes were ‘a gross violation’ of ceasefire deal
Israeli forces expand operations in southern Lebanon after warning of escalated attacks
Decision on first offshore wind farm since Arklow Bank due within months
Minister wants progress on renewable energy, says public are ahead of Government on issue
Why is Trump pressing Arab countries to normalise ties with Israel?
US president’s demand was met with silence on a recent conference call with Middle East leaders
Iran denies deal with US is imminent despite some progress
Tehran says ‘contradictory statements’ from US and Israeli interference hindering negotiations
Trump says peace deal with Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz ‘largely negotiated’
News agency close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps suggests Strait of Hormuz would remain under Iranian control, a US red line
‘Now come the shortages’: Why the global energy crisis may just be starting
Oil futures markets are sanguine, but history shows expectations have often been disappointed
Qatar sends mediators to Tehran as talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz reach climax
Iran has threatened to impose tolls on shipping, while US demands that Iran hand over its highly enriched uranium may be deferred
European shares rise on technology stocks
Markets optimistic about signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks
Taoiseach raises abuse redress by religious orders with Pope Leo
Micheál Martin offers help of Irish officials involved in peace process to Vatican Middle East efforts
Mediator Pakistan pushes to get US-Iran peace talks on track amid nuclear contention
Iranian supreme leader reportedly issues directive that near weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad
Trump says talks with Iran in ‘final stages’ but warns of further attacks if no deal agreed
Tehran accuses US president of planning to restart war, threatens to retaliate for any strikes with attacks beyond Middle East
Trump says US may need to attack Iran within days if no agreement reached
US president says he was ‘an hour away from making the decision to go’ with fresh military offensive against Tehran
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