Business
Iran Seeks to Charge Big Tech Fees for Undersea Cables in Strait of Hormuz
Iranian lawmakers and state-linked media are proposing annual fees for tech companies using fiber-optic cables beneath the strategic waterway.
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15 stories on iran, across Business, World, Politics, Tech, Climate.
World
Pakistan Faces Pressure Over Mediator Role in US-Iran Conflict
Islamabad is under scrutiny as it attempts to balance diplomatic ties between Washington, Tehran, Beijing, and Gulf allies while facilitating backchannel talks.
Politics
Trump Concludes Beijing Summit With No Major Breakthroughs on Iran, Taiwan
President Donald Trump's two-day visit to Beijing ended with positive public statements but lacked tangible Chinese assistance in ending the war in Iran.
Tech
US Officials Suspect Iranian Hackers Breached Gas Station Fuel Monitors
US officials believe Iranian hackers targeted systems that monitor fuel levels in storage tanks serving gas stations across multiple states.
Business
Iran War Accelerates Global Shift Toward Chinese Clean Energy Tech
Geopolitical instability in the Middle East is driving increased demand for Chinese electric vehicles, solar, and batteries ahead of talks between President Trump and President Xi.
World
Qatar Intensifies Mediation Efforts Amid Conflict With Iran
Doha is increasing regional diplomacy to resolve tensions between the U.S. and Iran despite airstrikes and disruptions to oil market access.
Business
US Inflation Rises to 3.8% as Iran War Drives Energy Costs Higher
The Consumer Price Index reached its highest level since May 2023, driven by surging costs for gasoline and groceries amid the conflict with Iran.
Business
Oil Prices Surge After Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal
Global energy markets reacted with price increases as the U.S. President rebuffed Iran's latest offer to end the Middle East conflict and the Strait of Hormuz remained shut.
World
ASEAN Leaders Adopt Contingency Plan to Mitigate Iran War Economic Impacts
Southeast Asian leaders meeting in the Philippines have adopted a strategy to address energy shocks and economic fallout resulting from the conflict in Iran.
World
Hormuz Blockade Drives Fertilizer Shortages and Price Spikes in Africa
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has significantly increased the cost of ammonia and urea, threatening food security across African nations.
Business
Oil Prices Surge Following U.S.-Iran Fire Exchange in Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil futures jumped Friday as renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran threatened a fragile ceasefire and global supply chains.
Climate
Iran War Profits May Stymie Climate Gains, Experts Warn
Analysts and advocates warn that windfall profits for the oil and gas sector resulting from the conflict with Iran could incentivize fossil fuel expansion and hinder the energy transition.
Climate
Wind and solar power saved UK £1.7bn in gas imports during Iran conflict
Analysis shows renewable energy deployment reduced the United Kingdom's reliance on fossil fuel imports amid Middle East geopolitical instability.
Business
Oil Prices Drop Below $100 as Markets Await Iran Response to U.S. Deal
Crude oil futures fell sharply Thursday as investors reacted to reports of a draft plan to end the conflict between the United States and Iran.
World
Iran Reviews US Peace Proposal as Trump Predicts War Will End 'Quickly'
President Donald Trump expressed optimism regarding a potential deal to end the conflict after Tehran began reviewing a US peace proposal.