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IMF Warns Oil Prices and War Could Derail Global Growth
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BBC News20.04.2026Monde1 dk okuma

IMF Warns Oil Prices and War Could Derail Global Growth

BBC coverage examines US-Iran tensions, Cuba energy crisis, and geopolitical developments

L'essentiel

  • The IMF has warned that oil prices and ongoing wars could derail global growth, with multiple news items examining US-Iran tensions, including a missing US airman, human chains forming in Tehran, and Trump's ultimatum on the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Coverage also includes Cuba's power crisis affecting expectant mothers and developments in Venezuela.

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Pourquoi c'est important

Multiple breaking stories from BBC covering US-Iran military conflict now in its second month, with a missing US airman and ongoing negotiations. Cuba's national electrical grid has collapsed again affecting 10 million people. IMF has warned about global growth risks from oil prices and war.

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IMF: Oil prices and war could derail global growth. The BBC's Michelle Fleury explains why oil, inflation and interest rates are key risks as the IMF warns war and soaring energy prices could hit the global economy.

World US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas. Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.

World US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes. The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.

World 'I'm not a fan of Pope Leo' says Trump. President Donald Trump launched the attack on Pope Leo after the pontiff criticised the war in Iran.

World Iran chose 'not to accept our terms', US VP Vance says after negotiations. The US vice-president made the announcement after 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad, Pakistan.

World BBC's Ione Wells: What has the US actually achieved in Iran? US President Donald Trump said the US had won a 'total and complete victory' after announcing a two-week ceasefire with Iran. The BBC's Ione Wells on what's next for the US and the region.

World Americans react to Trump's 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' warning. The US president issued the warning to Iran if it does not reach a deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz by his deadline.

World Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants. Tehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure.

World What we know so far about the search for missing US airman in Iran. US and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down.

World Video appears to show US plane and search and rescue helicopters over southern Iran. Reports from the US, quoting unnamed officials, say a search is under way after the shooting down of a US fighter jet over Iran.

World Ros Atkins on… the cost of the Iran war. The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins takes a closer look at US costs as it continues its war with with Iran.

World Trump says US 'on the cusp' of ending Iran war in televised address. The president also called on countries reliant on the Strait of Hormuz to 'build up the courage' to secure it.

World Expectant mothers in Cuba struggle under fuel blockade. The BBC's Will Grant speaks to two women experiencing starkly different realities as the country's energy crisis impacts their pregnancies.

World One month in, what do American conservatives make of the war in Iran? Attendees at the annual CPAC conference in Texas are conflicted about Operation Epic Fury, which was launched by the US and Israel on 28 February.

World What happened at Maduro's second court appearance. The BBC was in the New York courtroom to watch the ex-Venezuelan leader argue for ability to fund his defence with Venezuelan government funds.

World BBC in Cuba as island plunged into darkness. More than 10 million people are enduring power cuts after Cuba's national electrical grid collapsed again.

World Ros Atkins on... Trump's mixed messages on the war. The BBC's Analysis Editor looks at President Trump's mixed messages on the war with Iran.

À surveiller

Perspective IA — des possibilités, pas des certitudes

  • US-Iran negotiations will continue with further ceasefire extensions

    Probable · En quelques semaines

  • Cuba will experience continued power grid instability

    Très probable · En quelques semaines

  • IMF will likely downgrade global growth forecasts

    Probable · En quelques mois

Questions ouvertes

  • What happened to the missing US airman in Iran?
  • Will Iran accept US terms in negotiations?
  • How long will Cuba's power crisis last?
  • What will be the outcome of Maduro's court case?

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