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Strait of Hormuz
A selection of stories about the Strait of Hormuz
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
If the US attacks again, how will Iran respond?
US could find itself having to operate on two maritime fronts rather than one
‘Please avoid panic buying’: Japan gripped by fears of a naphtha shortage. What is it?
Little-known oil product at the heart of a supply crunch grips public attention as Middle East turmoil pushes up prices and rattles Japan’s economy
Donald Trump’s dilemma: How to end the war in Iran?
US president signals ‘full, large-scale assault’ on Iran but declares hours later he is holding off on a fresh attack
Trump says he has delayed planned attack on Iran to allow for further negotiations
Mediator Pakistan says both sides ‘keep changing their goalposts’ and ‘we don’t have much time’
European markets start week on positive note
Traders shake off worries about prolonged spike in oil prices – for now
Russia and China may exploit Iran fallout to increase global leverage, EU ministers are warned
Officials advised developing world could face ‘significant food shortages and price increases’ before year’s end
‘The clock is ticking’: Trump issues fresh threat against Iran
Drone strike causes fire at UAE nuclear power plant as efforts to end war in Gulf stall
Will the Iran war kill off the era of cheap flights?
Low-cost air travel may be a thing of the past as rising fuel prices tip carriers into another crisis
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
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