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The Middle East crisis is reshaping economies far beyond the region. Higher energy & food costs, trade disruptions, and strained public budgets put developing countries under pressure. With @AminaJMohammed & Member States, we discussed how @UN is supporting countries to respond https://t.co/umDEcsTn2s #MiddleEastCrisis #GlobalEconomy #UNSupport #N/A

This crisis in the Middle East has underscored an important lesson. We must not allow the global economy to be held hostage. We need to develop other routes and corridors, like the IMEC. And for that, we will deepen our engagement with our partners in the Gulf and beyond. https://t.co/LJ2p9Ck2Mw #MiddleEastCrisis #GlobalEconomy #IMEC #QA #SA #AE #BH #KW #OM #QA #JO #IQ #EG

In Brussels, I met with @SecGenNATO Mark Rutte and discussed preparations for the upcoming @NATO Summit in Ankara, the further strengthening of Croatia’s defence capabilities, the crisis in the Middle East, and the security situation in Southeast Europe. Croatia allocates more https://t.co/HQDQmWiuzm #NATOSummit #CroatiaDefence #MiddleEastCrisis #BE #TR #HR #MK

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) claimed to have struck ships in the Strait of Hormuz following a new wave of U.S. military strikes in response to Iran's aggression, escalating tensions as both nations exchange attacks and threaten diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire. #MiddleEastCrisis #IranUSConflict #StraitOfHormuz

The Middle East is being pulled deeper into crisis & the consequences reach far beyond the region. This week has brought wider attacks and further deterioration where the ceasefire is more like a lesser-fire. We should not minimize the risks of lesser fire becoming full fire. #MiddleEastCrisis #Ceasefire #GlobalImpact #Nospecificcountrycodesarementionedinthetweet.

Oil prices rose following recent missile strikes by Iran on Israel, testing a fragile ceasefire established in April, with Brent crude increasing by 2.6% to $95.50 a barrel as analysts assess the ongoing conflict's potential impact on global energy shipments. #OilPrices #IranConflict #MiddleEastCrisis

Residents of Jabalia held funeral prayers for two Palestinians killed by an Israeli airstrike during a wake, as Gaza's overall death toll approaches 73,000 since the conflict began in October 2023, with continued truce violations leading to more casualties. #GazaConflict #HumanRights #MiddleEastCrisis #PS #IL #US

Due to the ongoing instability caused by the war in Iran affecting global supply chains and oil prices, Japanese food giant Calbee announced it will temporarily switch its potato chip packaging from colorful plastic to monochrome wraps to ensure a stable product supply, as it faces difficulties sourcing naphtha, a key ingredient for printing inks. #SupplyChain #FoodIndustry #MiddleEastCrisis #JP #IR

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called on the United States to pressure Israel to cease hostilities and halt home demolitions in southern Lebanon, as Israeli strikes have resulted in 74 deaths over three days amidst ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, while also preparing for a third round of U.S.-facilitated talks between Lebanese and Israeli representatives. #LebanonConflict #MiddleEastCrisis #Ceasefire #LB #IL #US #IR

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has called on the U.S. to pressure Israel to cease its military operations and home demolitions in southern Lebanon amidst rising casualties from Israeli strikes, while ongoing tensions between Hezbollah and Israel continue despite a declared ceasefire. #LebanonConflict #MiddleEastCrisis #Ceasefire #LB #IL #US #IR

Back from Beirut, straight into the Council with all 🇪🇺 Foreign Affairs Ministers. On the table today Lebanon: share my takeaways from the ground Gaza & the West Bank: the situation is critical Syria: first high level political dialogue later today 🇪🇺 must speak with one voice. https://t.co/NikgIAkqoc #EUForeignAffairs #MiddleEastCrisis #Diplomacy #LB #PS #SY #EU

According to the latest forecast of the World Bank, fertilizer prices may rise by over 30% in 2026, and the main reason is disruptions in the Middle East region. The situation in the Strait of Hormuz, through which about one-third of the world's fertilizer trade flows, is particularly significant. (translated)

Israels Ministerpräsident Benjamin Netanjahu erklärte in einem Interview, dass der Iran-Krieg noch nicht beendet sei, da Nuklearmaterial und Uran-Anreicherungsanlagen entfernt werden müssten und der Iran weiterhin ballistische Raketen produziere, während gleichzeitig Berichte über einen geheimen israelischen Militärstützpunkt im Irak, steigende Energiepreise für amerikanische Farmer wegen des Konflikts und die Reaktion des Irans auf US-Friedensvorschläge die Situation komplizieren. #IranConflict #MiddleEastCrisis #NuclearProliferation

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on May 10 resulted in the deaths of at least three Palestinians, including two members of Hamas's police force, highlighting the ongoing violence despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire established in October 2025, with over 72,500 Palestinian casualties reported since the onset of the war in October 2023. #GazaConflict #MiddleEastCrisis #CeasefireViolations #IL #PS

Russlands Präsident Wladimir Putin äußert die Hoffnung auf eine rasche Beendigung des Iran-Konflikts und warnt, dass andernfalls die Welt die Konsequenzen tragen müsse, während Israel im Südlibanon Luftangriffe durchführt, die mehrere Tote zur Folge haben. #IranConflict #MiddleEastCrisis #GeopoliticalRisks