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Iran war

The world watches to see if a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US will last. The war has severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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April 22, 2026

EU proposes steps to deal with energy crisis amid Iran war

April 23, 2026

Iran war: Revolutionary Guard says seizes ships in Hormuz

April 22, 2026

Iran war: Trump extends ceasefire for negotiations

April 20, 2026

Iran war: 'No plans' for fresh peace talks, Tehran says

April 20, 2026

Iran war: Tehran vows response to US seizure of cargo ship

April 19, 2026

Iran war: Trump says Tehran cannot 'blackmail us'

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protesters in the US carrying placards saying No war on Iran and Stop bombing Iran

What does Trump's Iran ceasefire extension mean for peace?

What does Trump's Iran ceasefire extension mean for peace?

DW speaks with Sultan Barakat about US President Donald Trump's extension of the ceasefire with Iran.
ConflictsApril 22, 202614:50 min
Debris lies on desks and the floor in a classroom at Shahid Mahallati School following bombing

School's out in Iran: No phone, no internet, no classes

School's out in Iran: No phone, no internet, no classes

Iran's schools are closed because of the war. Classes are being held via TV programs and the national intranet.
EducationApril 22, 2026
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu places a wreath during a ceremony commemorating Israel's Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers in Jerusalem on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Israel marks 78 years of independence amid ongoing war

Israel marks 78 years of independence amid ongoing war

Official celebrations in Jerusalem were met with alternative events reflecting differing views on the country's future.
PoliticsApril 22, 202601:50 min
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (R) meets with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (L) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April 15, 2026. Both men are smiling

What's behind Pakistan's deepening ties with Saudi Arabia

What's behind Pakistan's deepening ties with Saudi Arabia

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia share one of the closest — and least understood — relationships in the Muslim world.
PoliticsApril 22, 202608:07 min
US President Donald Trump speaks in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.

Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire as talks remain on hold

Trump extends US-Iran ceasefire as talks remain on hold

Iranian officials have given no indication that they are ready to re‑engage in peace talks.
ConflictsApril 22, 202601:38 min
An Ethiopian Airlines aircraft at the reception for the delivery of a new Airbus A350-1000 in Addis Ababa [FILE: 2024]

Iran war fuels crisis for Africa's aviation sector

Iran war fuels crisis for Africa's aviation sector

Rising fuel costs tied to the Iran war are driving up airfares and threatening already fragile balance sheets.
ConflictsApril 22, 2026
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In the spotlight

Shipping containers on a cargo ship at the Port Jersey Container Terminal in Jersey City.

Will the Iran war cause a global recession?

As the Iran war disrupts energy and trade, the IMF warns global growth could dip to near-recession levels.
BusinessApril 17, 202610:32 min
Iranian women pass next to an anti-US mural

Can Trump get a better Iran nuclear deal than Obama?

The 2015 deal curbed Iran's nuclear program until the US pulled out. After failed diplomacy and war, talks are back on.
ConflictsApril 15, 2026
A crowd of people walking on a street in northern Tehran in March 2023

Iran sees hundreds of thousands of jobs lost due to war

Weeks of war have wrecked Iran's industry, bringing many sectors to a standstill and hitting workers hard.
ConflictsApril 15, 2026
Indian students reportedly returning from Iran amid disruptions in parts of the Middle East arrive at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, on March 15

India's aviation boom hits turbulence amid Iran war

From longer routes to higher fares, the Middle East conflict is exposing vulnerabilities in India's airline sector.
ConflictsApril 15, 2026
A screen displays U.S. Vice President JD Vance addressing a press briefing in Islamabad

Iran war: What's next after Islamabad talks fail?

The United States and Iran did not reach a deal in Islamabad, but the talks were never likely to be a success.
ConflictsApril 13, 202604:05 min
A man cooking Mughlai cuisne over an open grill

Indians fall back on polluting fuels amid gas crunch

Gas shortages mean people are turning to firewood, coal or kerosene, which is adding to local air pollution problems.
BusinessApril 13, 202603:27 min
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