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Strait of Hormuz
A selection of stories about the Strait of Hormuz
Global economy is coping with a multitude of challenges, but can it last?
Are we invulnerable or just plain lucky?
Oil eases for third day as barrels flow through Strait of Hormuz
Signs of progress in indirect talks between the US and Iran also cheer investors
Euro zone inflation falls more than expected to 2.8% in June
Price growth remains above central bank’s target for fourth straight month
US-Iran war: Why has violence flared up again?
In the News podcast: Tensions high over control of Strait of Hormuz
Irish inflation moderates to 3.3% as Lane warns about second-round effects
Global tensions easing and energy prices dropping slows rate of increase
Stocks and oil prices edge up as investors eye Iran peace deal
Tech shares rebound on Wall Street after last week’s sell-off
Mediators intervene as tit-for-tat strikes threaten US-Iran interim deal
Lebanon’s parliament speaker casts doubt on US-brokered agreement with Israel aimed at halting parallel conflict
Europe risks starting winter with gas stocks at 15-year low
Storage facilities in the EU are not being refilled fast enough ahead of colder months
US and Iran agree to stop tit-for-tat strikes, but obstacles to peace deal remain
Washington’s Gulf allies have lost faith in US security guarantee, offering Iran an advantage as it asserts its control over Strait of Hormuz
Irish retail insolvencies surge 35% as consumer spending comes under pressure
PwC data shows overall company failure rate remains ‘remarkably’ stable despite economic headwinds
Iran launches attacks on US bases in Gulf as Trump warns of further military action
Tehran says strikes were retaliation for US attacks as interim peace deal shows signs of collapse
US launches strikes on Iran in response to drone attack on cargo ship
US president Donald Trump says attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz on Thursday was a violation of ceasefire
How three months of war have reshaped the Gulf
Facing a US-Iran deal that leaves them vulnerable, Gulf Arab countries are rethinking their defence strategies, economies and trade routes
Asian shares fall as Apple’s price hikes dent tech optimism
Oil slipped 0.5% to $74.89 a barrel, having bounced 2% overnight on reports a ship was attacked when exiting the Strait of Hormuz
UN shipping agency pauses evacuation effort after vessel attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Israeli and Lebanese officials deny any Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon despite US statement
Oil price back at prewar levels as Gulf flows pick up
Oil retreats as ships begin passing through Strait of Hormuz
Rubio seeks backing from US Gulf allies for Iran deal
Tehran contradicts claim by UN nuclear watchdog that inspections will take place in Iran soon
Trump’s claims outpace reality in Iran negotiation
US president Trump appears to be describing his preferences as fully negotiated deals. Could a succession of disputes sink the whole venture?
‘If it doesn’t work out, I’m blaming JD’: Vance faces political peril as Trump undercuts Iran talks
US vice-president’s bid to secure a rapid peace deal with Iran is being complicated by Donald Trump’s combative rhetoric
UN begins efforts to evacuate ships from Gulf
Washington agrees to waive sanctions on Iran for 60 days
Oil prices hold decline amid signs of peace talks progress
US waiver would allow some sales of crude and fuels from Iran
Ireland saw fourth largest decrease in diesel prices across EU in May, data shows
Irish fuel prices start to drop, but still tower over 2025 figures
European Commission approves €15m aid for Irish fishing and aquaculture companies
Scheme is aimed at counteracting increased fuel prices against backdrop of conflict in Middle East
Oil falls after US-Iran peace talks show signs of progress
Parties have agreed on a roadmap toward reaching a final deal in 60 days, and technical talks will continue for the remainder of week
Iran suspends US talks amid renewed threats by Trump against country and negotiating team
US president made series of aggressive statements on social media and TV despite some progress being made on oil exports
Israel and Hizbullah agree ceasefire; Oil price falls on hopes agreement will bolster US-Iran deal
US vice-president JD Vance changes travel plans at last minute
Look under the hood. There are ‘echoes of 2006’ in the Irish economy
Trump says Iran peace deal has averted ‘worldwide depression’ but closer to home experts worry prices will continue to rise regardless
China endorses Myanmar president and keeps door open to economic corridor
Beijing’s primary interest is in ensuring instability in the neighbouring country does not spill over into China
Israeli strikes in Lebanon raise doubts over new peace agreement
JD Vance says oil is being transported through Strait of Hormuz after Trump signs deal with Tehran
European shares fall on hawkish tone from US Federal Reserve
But Iseq rises with strong performance from Ryanair
What’s in the US-Iran deal? Reopening shipping, waiving oil sanctions and Lebanon
US officials have revealed a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran to end the costly 110-day conflict
Energy price shock to squeeze Irish wage growth this year, says Central Bank
Global oil and gas prices now unlikely to return to more normal levels despite putative Middle East peace deal
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