Mortgages in the firing line as ECB increases interest rates by 0.25 percentage points – The Irish Times
The European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates by a further quarter point (0.25 per cent) on Thursday…
US sanctions International Criminal Court president and Israel prosecutor – The Irish Times
The United States has sanctioned the president of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and a prosecutor tasked with…
Nato chief calls for ‘conversation’ on usefulness of Irish neutrality in changing world – The Irish Times
There should be a “conversation” about the future of Irish neutrality and its usefulness in a changing world,…
US launches ‘heavy wave’ of strikes on Iran after pause in attacks – The Irish Times
The United States has launched a new wave of strikes against Iran that targeted its Islamic Revolutionary Guard…
Iran vows ‘eye for an eye’ after Trump threatens to destroy bridges and power plants – The Irish Times
Donald Trump has threatened to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant every time Iran’s forces target a…
Ireland could convene negotiations between the US and Iran – The Irish Times
Sir, – Having read Vincent Durac’s excellent article (“Despite renewed strikes and Trump’s bluster, both sides want an…
US attacks Iran’s Revolutionary Guard over two troops killed in Jordan – The Irish Times
The United States retaliated against Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) after two US troops were killed and one was…
Iran renews attacks on Gulf states after another night of US strikes – The Irish Times
Iran launched renewed attacks on US Gulf allies on Saturday after a seventh straight night of US strikes,…
Iran tells Houthis to close second crucial sea route if US hits power network – The Irish Times
Iran has asked Yemen’s Houthi movement to stand ready to close the Red Sea oil route if the…
Tehran threatens to block more vital seaways as Trump orders renewed Iran blockade – The Irish Times
Tehran has threatened to close “all other export corridors that benefit the US and its allies” after it…
Iran fires missiles at US airbase in Jordan in battle for control of Strait of Hormuz – The Irish Times
Iran fired ballistic missiles at a US airbase in Jordan on Tuesday and the United States attacked Iranian…
Iranian minister arrives in Oman for talks as US seeks pledge on Strait of Hormuz – The Irish Times
Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Oman on Saturday to discuss arrangements for the safe passage of ships through…