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UAE restores power to Barakah nuclear plant after drone strike, says IAEA – as it happened
ByYohannes Lowe May 18, 2026May 19, 2026

This blog is now closed. See our latest full report: Trump claims planned attack on Iran postponed after Tehran makes new proposal to end warFriedrich Merz has been embroiled in a row with Donald Trump over his war on Iran ever since the German chancel…

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Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock
ByAmy Fan and Rebecca F. Elliott May 16, 2026May 22, 2026

An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.

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Oil Prices Rise as Trump-Xi Summit Yields No Clear Breakthroughs on Iran War
ByThe New York Times May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

Hopes for an end to the war in Iran faded after President Trump failed to secure a commitment from China to help persuade Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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UAE to complete second oil pipeline bypassing strait of Hormuz by 2027
ByJillian Ambrose Energy correspondent May 15, 2026

State oil company fast-tracks previously undisclosed project, which is expected to double export capacityBusiness live – latest updatesThe United Arab Emirates has announced it will complete a new oil pipeline bypassing the strait of Hormuz by next yea…

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Iran Lets Chinese Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions After Vessel Seizure
ByEuan Ward May 14, 2026

Iranian news agencies said some Chinese ships were being allowed through the strait, following diplomatic outreach to Iran from Beijing.

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Iran Lets Chinese Ships Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions After Vessel Seizure
ByEuan Ward May 14, 2026

Iranian news agencies said some Chinese ships were being allowed through the strait, following diplomatic outreach to Iran from Beijing.

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Iran says ships entering strait of Hormuz must cooperate after vessel seized
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor May 14, 2026

Docked ship reportedly seized outside UAE port by “unauthorised personnel”The Iranian foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has said ships entering the strait of Hormuz must cooperate with the Iranian navy as reports emerged of a ship being seized outside …

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A Fact Check of Trump’s Claims on Inflation and Gas Prices in Iran War
ByLinda Qiu May 14, 2026

He has minimized soaring gas prices, rising inflation and the American economy’s need for the Strait of Hormuz.

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For Trump, the Iran War Looms Over China Summit
ByAnton Troianovski May 13, 2026

The balance of power between the United States and China had shifted in Beijing’s favor even before the war in Iran began in February.

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Battle Over the Strait of Hormuz Leaves Safe Passage a Gamble
ByEphrat Livni and Euan Ward May 13, 2026May 14, 2026

Vessels are traveling without transmitting critical information meant to keep the waters safe, maritime intelligence experts say.

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