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Iran
US risks reigniting full-scale war amid claims of progress reopening Strait of Hormuz
Iran said ‘any foreign military force, especially the aggressive US military’ will be targeted if it approaches the Strait
Europe has ‘gotten the message’ from Trump on Iran, Nato chief says
European powers prepared to help clear Strait of Hormuz of mines in ‘next phase’ of conflict, Mark Rutte says
‘Sour, ugly, bad, bleak’: Republican mood on midterms darkens as Trump’s popularity slips
The US elections are still six months off, and some within the party say there is still time to right the ship
US move on long-range missiles creates problems for Europe
Fear US will withdraw weapons faster than Europe can develop alternatives
Maureen Dowd: His Majesty gave Our Travesty Donald Trump a schooling
In a country rife with No Kings protests, Charles was a tonic, presenting himself with elegance, intelligence and wit
Trump had not seen details of Iran offer despite insisting he was ‘not satisfied’ with it
Tehran has shown a willingness to open Strait of Hormuz, but its nuclear ambitions are more complicated
Top Republicans express concern after US orders withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany
Donald Trump reacts to criticism by German chancellor Merz of US war in Iran
Trump brought back down to earth by Iran war fallout
Signs that president is losing the support of voters in advance of November's midterm elections
Trump says Iran ceasefire means he does not need Congress approval for war
US president says Iran conflict ‘terminated’ despite stand-off in the Middle East as Congress consent deadline passes
UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz strait; Trump threatens to withdraw troops from Spain and Italy
US says hostilities in Iran ‘terminated’; Trump hails ‘incredible’ blockade as oil prices surge
Iran proposal leads to cautious optimism of a deal to end war and open Strait of Hormuz
Israel anticipates further US strikes on Tehran in coming days if talks fail to materialise
And they’re off! Byelection race officially gets going with a full field of candidates
And they’re off! Byelection race gets going officially with a full field of candidates
PrepayPower first to hike energy prices due to Iran war, others expected to follow suit
Average household’s annual electricity bill will rise by €168 and gas by €171
How long can Iran survive the US blockade?
If Trump expects Iran to deviate first in a game of economic chicken, he may be waiting a while
Gold heads for weekly loss on oil-driven inflation concerns
Trading volumes were light as financial markets in top gold consumers China and India were closed for public holidays
Ukraine and Iran use economics to battle military superpowers
If we’re living in a new Darwinian age, the big powers are not having it all their own way
Oil prices hit wartime high as Iran vows to keep control of Hormuz strait
New supreme leader says Iranians will defend their nuclear capabilities as a ‘national asset’
Hegseth ‘dangerously exaggerated’ US military triumph in Iran, senior Democrat claims
Shouts of ‘war criminal’ and ‘despicable’ from protesters heard during defence secretary’s opening statement
Iran will play World Cup matches; Hegseth ‘dangerously’ exaggerates US military triumph, says Democrat
Trump to be briefed on new wave of ‘short, powerful’ strikes on Iran; inflation surges in Europe
Plastics and fossil fuels are two sides of the same disastrous coin
Big oil likes to think plastics can ‘future-proof’ the industry as world moves away from fossil fuels for energy
Irrational response to Middle East conflict risks slowing transition to renewable energy
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What Ukrainians really think of Trump, Europe and Russia after four years of war
Country’s leading polling firm finds most Ukrainians do not support either side in the US-Iran war
Trump’s $1.5 trillion request for Pentagon reflects ‘urgency of the moment’, Hegseth says
Iran says it needs ‘credible guarantees’ against more US-Israeli attacks before it can ensure security in the Gulf
Hegseth denies Iran war is a ‘quagmire’ as costs to US hit $25bn
Trump says he will not lift blockade on Iranian ports despite oil prices hitting wartime high due to Strait of Hormuz closure
Global markets fall and oil rises as investors fret about Middle East
Euronext Dublin bucked the trend as it finished the day up 1.1% after nutrition group Glanbia soared following a trading update
Irish inflation remains at 3.6% in April despite soaring energy prices
Energy prices are estimated to have climbed by 15.5% over the year and by 2.6% in the month
US and UK will always be staunch allies, king Charles says during address to congress
Royal’s speech comes during four-day visit to US during tense time in relationship between two countries over Iran war
Iran in ‘state of collapse’, Trump claims; Charles and Camilla arrive at White House
Donald Trump unhappy with Iran’s new proposals to resolve two-month war
Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran trying to ‘figure out’ its leadership
Israel orders residents of 16 towns and villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate as strikes continue despite ceasefire
Stocks fall, oil prices rise as Middle East stalemate continues
Tech stocks slip on AI spending boom concerns
Iran and US allowed Russian billionaire-owned superyacht to cross Strait of Hormuz
Vessel, worth more than $500m, crossed strait on approved route in compliance with international maritime law
Iran’s hardliners clash over talks to US
As the regime’s leaders project unity, lawmakers are divided on negotiations about Tehran’s nuclear programme
Irish wholesale electricity prices climb 19% in March, new CSO figures show
Energy price levels remain slightly lower than 2025 but Iran war expected to accelerate inflation
Attacks on hospitals must not be normalised
Wartime strategy is designed to break morale and turn care into terror
Higher fertiliser and fuel costs could halve Irish dairy farm margins this year
Agricultural land prices poised for modest growth in 2026, due to low levels of supply
Trump discusses new Iranian proposal with security aides as conflict remains in stalemate
US secretary of state Marco Rubio tells Fox News he thinks Iran is trying to buy more time
Germany’s Merz says Iran is ‘humiliating’ US as talks stall
European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says it’s too early to lift sanctions on Iran
Trump pledges to deliver ‘most inappropriate speech’ at later date after Washington shooting
Inside Politics: Strait of Hormuz remains closed to oil shipments as little seems to have changed for US president on Iran war front
Iran has a valuable new hostage: Donald Trump
This US president has tied himself into a Gordian knot with Iran
The cost of running a home in Ireland: from one cup of tea to a 10-minute shower
Knowing how much it costs to heat the livingroom or have a cup of tea can help keep your spending in check
Suspected gunman could ‘absolutely’ be charged with trying to assassinate Trump, acting attorney general says
Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks; Strait of Hormuz still largely closed
‘It’s a dangerous life’: Media-loving Trump reflects on a third assassination attempt
Aftermath of shooting marks rare moment of mutual understanding between president and mainstream media
How to demine the Strait of Hormuz? It is not easy
Clearing mines from Gulf waterway will take weeks even if the US navy gets help from Europe
How Trump transformed America’s media order
A recent report found the US was experiencing its sharpest decline in democracy, citing pressure on the media as a key factor
Trump cancels envoys’ Pakistan trip, in blow to hopes for Iran war breakthrough
US president accuses Iranian leadership of confusion and infighting, saying ‘we have all the cards’
Trump cancels Witkoff and Kushner trip to Pakistan for Iran talks
Iran’s foreign minister flies out of Islamabad, dealing a new setback to peace prospects
Pope Leo is the religious leader non-believers needed
His opposition to Donald Trump and the war on Iran is only a part of what makes Leo a unique and important figure in our time
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
Sally Rooney: Fragility of global fuel systems strengthens the case for rationing
We cannot increase the amount of oil and gas available, but we can decide how to fairly distribute the supply
Kneecap: ‘These topics have been out of bounds for many years’
The controversial group have had a year of a kind that few artists will ever experience. They’re determined to stand their ground as they release their album Fenian
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
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