Israel Iran Conflict

Cracks are appearing in the so-called ‘conservative’ alliance, nationally and internationally

Costs increased at fastest pace since December 2022, says AIB, but strong demand allows them to be passed to customers in higher prices

Iranian Revolutionary Guards pledge to target US companies in region; Israel to demolish homes in Lebanon

Shannon Airport ‘is not used as a base for the Middle East war’ by the US, says Micheál Martin

Irish Unifil troops have continued to carry out daily patrols despite the increasing danger of being cut off or under attack

We are seeing something new in human history: the relishing of annihilation as entertainment

Merz’s caution over Middle East deployment reopens old rifts with US and hands fresh ammunition to Germany’s populist right

As it happened: No direct US-Iran negotiations have taken place, says Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson

US president threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached ‘shortly’

Ictu advises private sector unions to seek pay rises of up to 6% based on factors including inflation

Latest flash estimate for inflation indicated that energy prices went up by 11.1% in March amid conflict around critical Strait of Hormuz

Micheál Martin urges respect for peacekeeping forces as tensions rise in region following Israeli and US strikes on Iran

Pakistan signals readiness to host US–Iran talks as conflict escalates across the Gulf

Neither Iranian nor US diplomats present – an indication of divide remaining between opposing sides

Israeli police block Catholic figures from Palm Sunday Mass in Jerusalem

Calls made for investigation after fatal attack on Fatima and Mohammad Ftouni and Ali Shuaib in Lebanon

Houthis potentially pose a serious threat against Israel, its allies and international community if they disrupt shipping through Suez Canal

The Strait of Hormuz cannot be reopened by executive fiat alone

Two journalists reportedly killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon; Yemen’s Houthis confirm attack on Israel

Minister says supply of fertiliser may only be enough to last country’s farmers until mid to late April

Prediction markets have seen very profitable bets at key unflagged moments of the Trump presidency

UN urges US to conclude investigation into deadly Iran school strike; Sinn Féin TD defends party stance on fuel cuts

Package already announced ‘probably the largest in Europe’, Micheál Martin says

Inside Politics: With two byelections set to take place towards the end of May, expect much focus on fuel costs if prices are still high

Global benchmark Brent Crude is up more than 50% this month

Sentiment slides as economy faces twin troubles of higher prices and slower growth

Radio: Unexpected side effects of the war in Iran add to Newstalk’s commendable drivetime energy, while Oliver Callan’s show has a distinctive twang

Trio of Irish runners take their chances on a card topped by the two best racehorses worldwide

Tehran ‘begging’ for deal, says Trump, as US and Iran harden positions

US president appears to make abrupt policy pivots based on swings in crude prices

Middle East war to push American price growth to ‘highest in G7’

Iran has maintained large and dispersed stockpiles of weapons for scenarios exactly like this, say experts

Company closely watching Middle East situation for impact on travel patterns and costs

The Iran war could potentially drive another 45m people into acute food insecurity, writes the chief executive of Concern Worldwide

Central Bank and ESRI warn of impact from higher energy costs even if Iran crisis ended tomorrow

ESRI and Central Bank issue concerning data in wake of fuel price rise

Regulator says spike in oil and gas prices will lead to lower growth and higher inflation

Tehran determined to continue defending itself and will deliver ‘severe blows’ until demands are met, official says

European banks were among the big winners as traders boost bets on ECB rate hikes

US president once called Starmer a friend. But UK’s decision not to join the attacks on Iran has led to merciless mocking by Trump