The Middle East
Oil has risen more than 5%, to $95, and European stock exchanges are expected to fall
The conflict between the United States and Iran has escalated again in the early hours of this Monday, affecting the price of oil. Tension has increased in the Strait of Hormuz when the US struck an Iranian cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman that was trying to overcome the blockade imposed by Washington on Iranian ports.
It will be news: Reception to the Royal, Iran's truce in check and face-to-face regularization
Iran accuses the US of violating the ceasefire after attacking a ship in Ormuz
Tehran denounces an act of "maritime piracy" and responds with drones. Tension and mistrust are growing on the verge of talks for a peace agreement.
The Spanish Government will ask the EU to break its partnership agreement with Israel
"A government that violates international law — and consequently the principles and values of the European Union — cannot be a partner of the European Union; it is so simple and so simple," Sanchez stressed in a pre-election act in Andalusia.
Iran says it is making progress in negotiations with the US, but the final agreement is still a long way off
Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian has replied to Trump that he cannot deprive him of his "right" to develop nuclear power.
Iran has again imposed restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran warned today that it would close the strait again if the US did not lift the blockade on Iranian ports. US President Donal Trump has also failed to defuse tension and has warned that if he fails to reach an agreement with Iran by Wednesday, he will "start firing bombs again."
The EU says the opening of Ormuz is good news but insists that travel must be free
"The imposition of tolls for transit would set a dangerous precedent," said the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas. On the other hand, in the context of the crisis and convened by France and the United Kingdom, 50 countries and international organizations have met in Paris. They have announced the launch of a "neutral" maritime mission to "assist and protect" ships passing through the Persian Gulf.
Sanchez and Lula, saying "no to war," have called for the reactionary wave to be combated
Spanish President Pedro Sánchez and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva have made it clear that they agree on the current geopolitical moment by saying "no to war." Sánchez has pointed out that the relationship between the two countries goes far beyond bilateral and has stressed that they share the same view of the world.
Iran announces that the Strait of Hormuz will remain "fully open" as long as the cease-fire continues
The Iranian Foreign Minister has made this announcement just after the entry into force of the Israeli-Lebanese Summit. He has indicated that ships must follow a "notified and coordinated" route by the Iranian Port and Maritime Organization.
The Energy Agency warns that Europe may have a fuel shortage for aircraft in six weeks
The Lebanese President considers it "essential" that Israel withdraw to allow a ceasefire
Armed clashes between the two sides have already left nearly 2,000 dead and more than a million displaced. Netanyahu's government has justified the armed attacks by launching rockets from the Islamist group.
Iran warns it will close regional trade crossings if the US does not lift the Ormuz blockade
Following the conclusion of last Saturday's negotiations without agreement, the Iranian authorities have confirmed that they have continued to exchange messages with the US over the past few days that Pakistan is mediating.
Trump has no intention of extending a ceasefire with Iran, according to the ABC network
U.S. President Donald Trump attacked Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday for his recent defense of Pope Leon XIV and his refusal to participate in the Iranian war.
Trump has suggested that talks between the United States and Iran could resume in two days
After closing last weekend's first round of negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan, without agreement, the White House tenant has announced that "something could happen" over the next two days.
Face-to-face talks between Lebanon and Israel begin today in Washington, with positions far removed
The leader of Hezbollah has condemned the negotiations between Lebanon and Israel on the grounds that Israel "has not complied with a single clause" of the ceasefire agreed in November 2024.
Trump has warned that he will "destroy" Iranian ships if they approach the American blockade of Hormuz
After the peace talks between the US and Iran in Pakistan ended without agreement, the US president announced his intention to take control of Hormuz, closing the passage to ships with Iranian ports of destination or departure.
Trump has said several ships are heading to the US for oil and Iran has warned that those heading to Hormuz will violate the ceasefire
The United States has announced the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz from Monday (14 GMT, 16:00 in the Basque Country and 17:30 in Tehran).
The Global Sumud Flotilla has not been able to head for Gaza due to bad weather
In the end they will not go to Sicily, and they will move only from a port in Barcelona, until the situation has improved.
The US and Iran have closed the first phase of negotiations in Islamabad without agreement, with disagreements over Ormuz
After more than 20 hours of dialogue, the conversation has ended with a final offer and deep disagreements over the nuclear programme and regional security.
Iran will not negotiate with the US until the ceasefire extends to Lebanon
According to Iranian media, the Iranian representatives will not sit at the negotiating table until they have fulfilled the commitments contained in the ceasefire agreement and ended in the Israeli attack. Peace negotiations between the US and Iran are scheduled to begin on Saturday in the city of Islamabad, with Pakistan as mediator.