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This is a tag for articles about the conflict between Israel and Iran which started in 2025.
Could the US go downhill for good following Trump’s war on Iran?
The Suez crisis was the end of the road for Britain as a global rule-maker. The US is setting itself up for a repeat
Hegseth tells US allies ‘time for free-riding is over’; White House confirms fresh talks with Iran to take place
IDF and Hizbullah accuse each other of violating Israel-Lebanon ceasefire which Trump says will be extended
Talks between US and Iran set to resume in Pakistan
UK and Spain rebuff reports of punishment by US over war stance as clashes continue in Lebanon
Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from Nato over Iran rift, source says
Memo also includes option to consider reassessing US diplomatic support for long-standing European ‘imperial possessions’ such as the Falkland Islands
Aer Lingus Regional operator stalls summer flights launch
Emerald Airlines tells staff that maintenance issues have delayed peak season schedule
Ryanair cuts planned summer Dublin flights, blaming airport’s passenger cap
Airline says reductions are not due to Middle East crisis
Government continues to drag its feet on Occupied Territories Bill
Ireland needs to show its support for Palestinians as aggression continues
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks, says Trump
US president rules out use of nuclear weapon against Iran after issuing ‘shoot and kill’ order on boats in Strait of Hormuz
Plans for ‘more permanent relief’ on high energy costs including using fuel allowance, Taoiseach says
Government will look at structural reforms that could bring down prices, says Micheál Martin
Iran behind low-level ‘hybrid warfare’ attacks in Europe, analysts say
Iranian intelligence services accused of recruiting teens via intermediaries to mount attacks aimed at sowing chaos
Redistribution of jet fuel among EU member states under consideration
Commission proposes cutting energy taxes in response to crisis driven by Iran war
Fuel costs: NI consumers could face ‘tsunami’ of high energy prices if Iran warn drags on
Committee told £100 voucher scheme for home heating oil ‘isn’t going to cut it’ with ‘very difficult’ winter ahead
EU countries struggle to replenish gas reserves for winter
Iran war keeps prices high despite consumer demand dropping as heating season ends
Government holds trade forum amid uncertainty caused by Middle East war
Inflation is a concern, says Simon Harris
Peace deal is possible between US and Iran
Many issues remain to be resolved but a framework for agreement could be reached if talks resume in Islamabad this week
Iran dismisses US ‘ploy’ after Donald Trump extends ceasefire ‘indefinitely’
But United States military blockades of Strait of Hormuz to remain
Trump says he will extend ceasefire with Iran and continue blockade
Donald Trump says US will resume attacks on Iran if deal is not struck with Tehran soon
Interest rates poised to rise on Iran conflict uncertainty
Home building could hit 43,000 this year, says top civil servant
Two Israeli soldiers jailed over smashing of Jesus statue in Lebanon
Soldier was photographed swinging a sledgehammer at the head of a statue that had fallen off a cross
Under cover of ceasefire, people return to Beirut’s southern suburbs to assess damage
Temporary ceasefire in Lebanon sees people visit homes in Dahiyeh to take stock of their situation
About 23,000 Aer Lingus passengers to face flight disruption
Cancellations unrelated to jet fuel supply fears sparked by Middle East crisis
Investor qualms ease on weapons makers as global conflicts rise
Will the State’s sovereign wealth fund follow Germany’s example as defence spending rises?
US and Iran plan new talks but ‘lots of bombs’ will go off if deal not made, says Trump
Netanyahu says Israel has ‘not finished’ in Iran as fresh air strikes launched at Lebanon during ceasefire with Hizbullah
Iran gives positive signal on taking part in peace talks ahead of ceasefire deadline
Tehran had said US is ‘not serious’ about negotiations
Why the Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s strongest card in peace negotiations
Tehran says wide differences between it and US must be settled before a truce framework can be agreed
European shares slip as hopes for US-Iran peace fade
Investors grow jittery as ceasefire expiry date looms
Iran ‘rejects’ second round of talks after Trump says US negotiators heading to Pakistan
Top negotiator for Iran says talks with US have ‘had progress’ but gaps remain
It is dangerous to play God – unless you’re God
Right before Pope Leo was elected, Trump put out a meme of himself as the pope
‘They’ll start trimming fat routes’: How could jet fuel shortages affect Irish airlines?
Consumer confidence has taken a battering since the start of the year, and when that happens, holiday bookings take a pause
Micheál Martin ‘acutely aware’ of ‘real pain and fear’ caused by rising fuel prices
Following criticism of his leadership, Taoiseach insists Government is ‘relentlessly focused’ on action
Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’
French soldier killed and three others wounded in suspected Hizbullah attack while clearing road in southern Lebanon
Pope Leo takes a stand for peace at the risk of riling Trump
Pontiff doubles down on excoriating criticism of military aggressors in the face of Trump’s ire
Iran issues warning to US as Strait of Hormuz ‘reopens’; oil prices tumble below $90 a barrel
Live updates as talks to end the war in the Middle East continue
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