World reacts to Strait of Hormuz reopening amid US-Iran conflict
Politicians and industry welcome reopening of the vital waterway after throttling of traffic caused oil prices to spike.
World
aljazeera.com
17.04.2026
Iran foreign minister says Strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’
Iran says 'passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz' open during the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
World
aljazeera.com
17.04.2026
The Iran war has exposed the limits of neutrality
From Gulf energy shocks to divisions among allies, the conflict has made strategic ambiguity harder to sustain.
World
aljazeera.com
17.04.2026
Daily Spotlight: Dollar Surges Amid Iran War
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
17.04.2026
Why are anti-war protests in the West muted on Iran?
Despite global opposition, Iran war protests lag behind Gaza and Ukraine, shaped by fatigue, fear and disillusionment.
World
aljazeera.com
17.04.2026
No date set for US-Iran talks, as Pakistan pushes to keep diplomacy alive
Pakistan's prime minister and army chief are both travelling to key players in the war, attempting to keep talks going.
World
aljazeera.com
16.04.2026
US general clarifies Iranian ports under blockade, not Strait of Hormuz
A US general had to clarify that the US military is only blockading Iranian ports, not the entire Strait of Hormuz.
World
aljazeera.com
16.04.2026
Jet fuel shortage: Why Iran war could ground flights in Europe
Europe's aviation faces fuel shortages as Hormuz tensions threaten travel at the start of the summer season.
World
aljazeera.com
16.04.2026
China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war
The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.
Finance
bbc.com
16.04.2026
US Senate rejects another war powers resolution to limit Trump on Iran
Fourth Senate War Powers vote - first since Trump threatened to destroy Iranian civilisation - fails to gain traction.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
Pakistan army chief in Tehran to advance next round of US-Iran talks
Sources tell Al Jazeera that Pakistani mediators are hopeful about a breakthrough on Iran's nuclear programme.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.
World
bbc.com
15.04.2026
US import prices increase below expectations; sharp rise anticipated due to Iran war
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
15.04.2026
US-Iran talks: What’s the latest on mediation efforts?
Tehran rejects US conditions on nuclear arms; sanctions relief and strait control fuel diplomatic deadlock in Islamabad.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
What are Iran’s $100bn in frozen assets and where are they held?
Iran wants the US to release its frozen assets as part of talks. The money could help it rebuild its battered economy.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
Starmer 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war
It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed".
World
bbc.com
15.04.2026
Asian Cup 2027 draw in Saudi Arabia moved to May 9 over Iran war
Draw for the 24-team 2027 AFC Asian Cup, originally set for Saturday, moved to May 9.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
Iran citizen held in France over pro-Palestine comments returns home
Release of Mahdieh Esfandiari comes a week after Iran released two French citizens held on espionage charges.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war
Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.
World
bbc.com
15.04.2026
Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks in Washington, DC, amid Iran war
The meeting marks the first direct talks between the two sides, though US officials say more time is needed.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026