Leaders gather in Paris for Strait of Hormuz meeting; Israel appears to violate Lebanon ceasefire
Live updates as talks to end the war in the Middle East continue
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This is a tag for articles about the conflict between Israel and Iran which started in 2025.
The mix of chaotic politics and a resilient economy cannot last
World’s economy has withstood much chaos, but IMF forecasts make for sober reading
Ireland faces higher electricity bills, even if peace breaks out tomorrow
Energy markets indicate electricity bills will start rising in months ahead, as Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut
Households could face electricity price rises within weeks
Europe only has six weeks’ supply of jet fuel because of the Middle East conflict, energy watchdog warns
Security in Europe ‘a key focus’ for Ireland’s EU presidency, says Taoiseach in Berlin
Micheál Martin and Friedrich Merz discuss impact of rising energy prices and the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine
European airlines have ‘maybe six weeks or so’ of jet fuel supplies left, warns energy chief
Differences between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear programme are main obstacle to holding fresh talks
What Trump hopes to achieve by blockading Iran’s ports
US move may increase economic pressure on Tehran but there are limits to what it can accomplish
Tesco Ireland boosts market share to almost a quarter as sales touch €3.7bn
But UK’s largest supermarket chain posts flat full-year profits
No sign Irish holidaymakers will have summer holidays cancelled, but prices could surge
Ryanair sees about six weeks of secure jet fuel supplies for the moment
Donald Trump must heed Pope Leo’s words, not admonish his wisdom
Roman historian Tacitus made apt criticism of conquerors who create a wilderness and call it peace
‘Even the best-case scenario is bad’: EU chief warns of higher gas prices ‘for years’
Supplies of diesel and jet fuel may come under pressure if Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, European energy commissioner fears
One-week ceasefire in Lebanon expected to take effect as US-Iran truce efforts continue
Donald Trump says war, which began after US and Israel attacked Iran in February, is ‘very close to being over’
How other countries are responding to surging oil prices - and why Spain is in a good position
From France to the UK, governments across the globe are scrambling to take a range of measures to cushion consumers from increasing energy costs
‘It’s a disaster’: Lebanon’s most vulnerable struggle to cope in overcrowded war shelters
People with disabilities and the elderly in Lebanon are facing shortages of medicine, equipment and basic care
No rest for JD Vance as Trump gets cross with the pope again
Just back from fruitless negotiations with Iran, the US vice-president found himself having to address a fraught new episode in the uneasy relationship between church and state in America
US blockade of Iran is risky escalation but peace still has a chance
Blockade is primarily an instrument of economic coercion to gain leverage in talks process that remains alive
Iran war triggers 19% jump in Irish wholesale electricity prices
Increase in wind energy shields country from worst of spike, Wind Energy Ireland says
Iran war and effect of economic devastation leave bewildered civilians in its wake
Iran’s economy had been in trouble for years before this latest war
Iranian critical-skills workers face ‘inhumane’ delays for family visas
Delays of more than two years for decisions are forcing some to consider leaving Ireland
At war with Iran again, some Israelis fear conflict is becoming routine
Most Israelis support the war with Iran, but many doubt it will solve Israel’s long-term security problems
On Strategists and Strategy: Collected Essays 2014-2024 by Lawrence Freedman: absence of ethical leadership akin to a ‘drunk clinging to a lamppost’
A timely contemplation, in a series of academic essays, of the strategies of war, international relations and nuclear deterrence
Electricity bills in Ireland among the highest in Europe
Dependence on natural gas and rising network charges blamed by experts for high energy costs
Trump claims Iran wants to make a deal ‘very badly’
Tehran taunts US over rising petrol price as blockade of Strait of Hormuz takes effect
Trump’s naval blockade on Iran amounts to a dramatic comedown
US president’s original war aims included Iran’s unconditional surrender, regime change, elimination of its nuclear potential and ‘obliterating’ Iran’s missiles
Why does Donald Trump want to enforce a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz?
Such a move presents different challenges and dilemma from what the US did in the case of Venezuela
Why did the US enter this ill-conceived war with Iran? Psychology offers some answers
Let’s start our journey into the mind of the Trump administration with a blue fish
Donald Trump orders naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz after Iran peace talks break down
US president says aim of move is to place chokehold on Tehran’s access to oil revenues
Does it make sense to walk away from my tracker mortgage rate?
Prospect of rising interest rates in wake of Iran war worries older couple with around five years left on their home loan
What now? Failure of Iran talks leaves Trump administration facing unpalatable questions
Fear of being drawn into prolonged negotiations with Iran is palpable
Taco Trump: markets rise on crises that never quite happen
Stocks are profiting from the extinguishing of fires that didn’t need to be lit
Faced with an untrustworthy US, Europe must make bold diplomatic moves
Worldview: European elites are ill-prepared for this scale of change in their relations with the US
Could we be looking at the future of protests in Ireland?
Every political problem faced by recent governments has been solved – to a greater or lesser extent – by finding money to throw at it. What happens if that dries up?
Cabinet to meet on Sunday as gardaí clear O’Connell Street fuel protest
Temporary Fuel Support Scheme is expected to target hauliers and farmers
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