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Iran

April
April 2026
fuel protests
'Serious misjudgement': Fuels for Ireland says blocking depots hurts households, not politicians
9 Apr
16.5k
51
fuel costs
Fuel prices 'driven by increases in wholesale cost' not price gouging, CCPC says
9 Apr
9.3k
49
truce terms
US and Iran at odds over ceasefire agreement as Vance claims terms 'just didn't' include Lebanon
8 Apr
16.6k
94
Lebanon
At least 182 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon as Trump dismisses attacks as ‘separate skirmish’
Updated 8 Apr
8.9k
strait of hormuz
Ireland's housing targets: Too slow, too costly and fuel shocks will make it worse
Dr Paul Davis
8 Apr
5.3k
32
iran ceasefire
Trump's Iran war: A reckless gamble taking the US from 'America First' to 'America Alone'
Larry Donnelly
8 Apr
13.2k
68
fuel protests
What exactly do the fuel price protesters want?
Slow-moving convoys clogging the roads sought to send a message to government. But what exactly is that message?
8 Apr
33.0k
83
temporary peace
Trump threatens tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran after two-week ceasefire agreed
Despite the ceasefire announcement, attacks have continued, especially in Lebanon.
Updated 8 Apr
43.5k
138
two week truce
Here's what we know (and don't) about the 11th hour ceasefire between the US and Iran
8 Apr
13.7k
66
RELATED
Trump threatens tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran after two-week ceasefire agreed
8 Apr
What has Israel been doing while the world focuses on Trump's actions in Iran?
7 Apr
Not for turning
Taoiseach says fuel protests 'are wrong' and 'not a legitimate form of protest'
8 Apr
39.7k
165
ceasefire reaction
Oil prices are down on news of US and Iran ceasefire as global leaders give cautious welcome
Updated 8 Apr
11.8k
25
Shelly Kittleson
US journalist released a week after being kidnapped in Iraq
8 Apr
7.2k
under the radar
What has Israel been doing while the world focuses on Trump's actions in Iran?
7 Apr
15.0k
71
strait of hormuz
Trump agrees to two-week suspension of attacks on Iran
Iran has said it will open the Strait of Hormuz if attacks stop.
Updated 7 Apr
102k
182
global conflict
Scorched Earth: War, water and the unravelling of climate stability
Emma DeSouza
Updated 6 Apr
4.6k
64
strait of hormuz
Trump threatens entirety of Iran could be 'taken out' on Tuesday as ceasefire deal is rejected
6 Apr
47.6k
strait of hormuz
Israel attacks plant at Iranian gas field despite ceasefire proposal
Explosions rang out in Tehran and low-flying jets could be heard for hours as the capital was pounded.
Updated 6 Apr
45.6k
143
strait of hormuz
'Open the F***in' Strait, you crazy bastards': Trump in fresh expletive-laden threat to Iran
The US President has been placing pressure on Iran to make a deal to reopen the strait by Tuesday – or face ‘living in Hell’.
Updated 5 Apr
108k
177
Middle East
US crew member missing in Iran rescued as Iran downplays mission's success
Updated 5 Apr
51.7k
101
Catholic Church
Pope Leo has been one of the harshest critics of the Iran war - but is anyone in power listening?
4 Apr
11.2k
69
kneecap in cuba
Kneecap in Cuba: Was it an act of protest or propaganda?
4 Apr
25.6k
46
easter break
Mary Lou McDonald calls for 'urgent' recall of Dáil amid fuel crisis
4 Apr
16.0k
100
Energy Crisis
Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal on opening Strait of Hormuz or US will unleash 'Hell'
Meanwhile, the US military is pressing ahead in a frantic search for a missing pilot after Iran shot down an American warplane.
Updated 4 Apr
33.7k
152
Good Morning
The 9 at 9 Storm Dave approaches Ireland, US military planes shot down, and Artemis is more than halfway to the Moon.
4 Apr
2.7k
F-15 fighter
US fighter jet goes down over Iran, one crewmember rescued by US forces
It marked a major escalation in the conflict just two days after Donald Trump said the US had ‘beaten and completely decimated Iran’.
Updated 3 Apr
49.0k
184
Middle East
Trump says US forces yet to start 'destroying what's left' in Iran
3 Apr
10.2k
THE LUAS ISN'T FREE
Calls to make public transport free to help conserve fuel as energy prices soar
“We can’t tax cut our way out of this crisis and every energy crisis,” Labour TD Ciarán Ahern said.
Sophie Finn
3 Apr
24.2k
141
RELATED
Michael O'Leary warns of fuel supply disruption but travel agents say no evidence of surcharges yet
1 Apr
Petrol and diesel hikes: Government pushes the same old fix in a worsening climate crisis
31 Mar
B1 bridge
Eight people reported dead and 95 wounded after US strike on Iran's tallest bridge
2 Apr
15.5k
Too much talk
‘You have to be serious’: Macron hits out at Trump for ‘unrealist’ statements on Iran war
2 Apr
13.4k
trump threats
Taoiseach says it’s unclear if Trump’s ‘bomb them to the Stone Age’ threat targets civilians
2 Apr
10.2k
81
White House
'We are going to finish the job': Trump tells US that Iran war victory near, but vows big strikes
After Trump’s speech, gasoline prices in the US surged above $4 per gallon (just under €1 per liter) for the first time in years.
2 Apr
29.4k
106
The White House
Trump again claims US is talking to Iran, this time with the country's 'New Regime President'
Updated 1 Apr
38.0k
126
Iran
War's impact on inflation and jobs are the big fears for Paschal Donohoe at the World Bank
1 Apr
12.5k
34
Lebanon
Ireland among 15 European nations to say it is 'appalled by escalation of violence in Lebanon'
1 Apr
5.1k
Ryanair
Michael O'Leary warns of fuel supply disruption but travel agents say no evidence of surcharges yet
The Ryanair CEO said up to 25% of the airline’s jet fuel could be at risk if the war in Iran continues past this month.
If the war continues, there's a risk that between 10 and 20% of Ryanair's fuel supply might be at risk through May and June, he said.
The EU Commissioner for Energy endorsed IEA recommendations against air travel and encouraged use of public transport.
Updated 1 Apr
22.4k
32
war in iran
'Hands off the keys': Hoax leaflets with government logo tell people to drive less to save fuel
1 Apr
5.9k
Energy Crisis
People should work from home and drive less to save fuel - EU Commissioner for Energy
1 Apr
18.4k
63
Hezbollah
American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq by Iran-linked group
1 Apr
9.5k
10
March
March 2026
Catholic Church
Pope calls on Trump to seek ‘off-ramp’ to end US-Israel war on Iran
31 Mar
6.8k
24
FactCheck
Just like during Covid, conspiracy theorists are thriving amid the Middle East fuel crisis
31 Mar
8.8k
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