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Strait of Hormuz
A selection of stories about the Strait of Hormuz
Israel kills at least six in fresh strike on Lebanon after ceasefire extension agreed
Admiral Brad Cooper said a strike on an Iranian school may have been the only civilian casualty incident of the war
China calls for Strait of Hormuz reopening ‘as soon as possible’, as Trump meets Xi again
Xi says China will not provide military equipment to Iran and ‘would like to help’ on issue, Trump says in Beijing
Oil trades above $107 per barrel after Trump says no need to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Stocks fell on Friday amid deepened concern about inflation and as investors questioned the longevity of the artificial intelligence trade
Saudi Arabia and UAE carried out secret attacks in Iran, US officials say
Gulf states have been grappling with how to deter Iran after the war made clear the limits of US security guarantees
Technology stocks lift equity indexes around the world
Ryanair drops 1.6% in Dublin even as oil prices dip on reports of ships moving through Strait of Hormuz
Xi Jinping tells US chief executives that China will ‘open wider’
US firms want increased access to the Chinese market, while Beijing wants an easing of restrictions on advanced semiconductors
European airlines have enough fuel for summer, says Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary
Supplies now being sourced from West Africa, the Americas and Norway
Irish inflation rises to 3.7% on back of energy price shock
Biggest drivers of increase are transport fuels and home heating oil
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Trump says he does not need China’s help to end Iran war
Israeli air strikes on road south of Beirut kill eight people, including two children
Ireland ‘could be forced to borrow next year’ if oil prices keep rising, says top economist
John FitzGerald warns of effects of continuing closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Trump meets Xi: What both sides want from high-stakes summit
US and China hope to reach an agreement that buys them enough time to build greater resilience against each other
Hormuz deadlock pushes oil prices higher as hopes for peace deal dwindle
Iran signals continued resolve in face of US pressure
Cost of war in Iran has climbed to $29bn, says Pentagon
US president says while the ceasefire remains in place it is ‘unbelievably weak’
$7 gas and a doomsday plane flies overhead - yet war feels oddly distant in San Francisco
Despite surging oil prices, other issues occupy the mind of this city by the bay
Iran ceasefire is ‘on life support’, says Trump
EU foreign ministers agree to issue new sanctions targeting some Israeli settlers in the West Bank
‘I don’t like it’: Iran’s response to end war with US ‘totally unacceptable’, says Trump
Hostile drones detected over several Gulf countries as further strikes launched by Israel on southern Lebanon
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US and Iran no closer to ending war as Tehran yet to respond to latest proposals
At least 17 people, including girl (12), killed in Israel’s latest strikes on Lebanon
Iran warns Strait of Hormuz could be closed ‘forever’ to countries who back US resolution
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US ambassador’s speech rings hollow
International law cannot be treated as something that applies rigorously to enemies while becoming negotiable when close allies are involved
Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire after new attacks. Trump calls strikes a ‘love tap’
Israel and Lebanon to hold fresh talks but Iranian officials sceptical over Washington’s plan to end wider regional conflict
‘Trust me bro’: Iran mocks Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ amid wrestling over talks to end war
Saudi Arabia stopped US military from using its bases or airspace to carry out operation top open Strait of Hormuz
What is the current situation with Ryanair, Aer Lingus and other airlines amid jet fuel issues?
Europe still capable of sourcing alternatives, sources argue
Iran war: What a deal could look like and why Trump blinked first
In the News podcast: Does statement from Iran open the way for Strait of Hormuz deal?
Israel strike hits Beirut’s suburbs for first time since Lebanon ceasefire began last month
US attacks Iranian-flagged ship as France says maritime group ready to escort vessels in Hormuz
Trump continues to make threats as Iran reviews US proposal to end war
US president threatens to renew strikes as Iranian official dismisses proposals as ‘list of American wishes’
PrepayPower are hiking their prices - will other energy suppliers soon follow suit?
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When a ‘pause’ becomes an ending: Trump tries to bring Iran war to a close
White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as US president tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him
How the once-derided Marco Rubio became Trump’s moonlighting star
As he revels in a multitasking role, the secretary of state has proven to be the president’s slickest advocate - and inspired talk of a future run for the White House’s top job
Iran war reveals globalisation’s invisible workforce
The plight of 20,000 trapped seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz is described as unprecedented
What do sky-high jet fuel prices mean for travellers?
In the News podcast: Since the Iran war started jet fuel has risen by 90%
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