Iran
Iranian MP: Politicians holding back military from striking US fleet
In an exclusive interview, a senior member of Iran's parliamentary National Security Commission tells Euronews that political authorities have actively restrained the military from attacking US naval assets — but warns Tehran will sink a US warship if that check is gone.
Europe in Motion
How could Iran's threatened internet cable tariffs affect Europe?
The move could raise connectivity costs and create greater digital vulnerability for Europe, but some experts argue that the continent has enough backup bandwidth to survive without access to the cables in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Travel News
Suez Canal summit: global tourism holds its breath
More than 300 world tourism leaders have gathered on an unprecedented Suez Canal cruise in Egypt to seek solutions to a crisis over the Iran war that threatens the summer with more expensive flights, route cuts and fewer flights due to fuel shortages.
Economy
Oil stocks drain at record pace as IEA warns of renewed price swings
The International Energy Agency says the oil market is likely to remain in deficit until the final quarter of the year, as disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz continue to constrain supply, increasing the risk of renewed price volatility.
Qatar
Qatar warns Iran against weaponising Hormuz to 'blackmail' Gulf states
Qatar warned Tehran on Tuesday against using the Strait of Hormuz as a "weapon" to hold Gulf states to ransom, as Doha and Ankara backed ongoing mediation efforts to end the Iran war and restore access to the vital waterway.
Business
Saudi Aramco profits jump 25% as Iran war drives oil prices higher
Saudi Aramco said Q1 profit rose 25% as the Iran war disrupted global oil supplies and pushed up prices. The company shifted some exports away from the Strait of Hormuz via its East-West Pipeline, which is now operating at full capacity.
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