Iran war: IMF slashes global growth forecast

The International Monetary Fund has warned that the world economy could be "thrown off course" by war in the Middle East and energy disruptions. DW has more.

• IMF has downgraded its growth forecasts for 2026 citing Mideast conflict
• Iran's ambassador to the UN has said the US blockade of Iranian ports violates international maritime law
• US President Donald Trump says Iran "very badly" wants a deal to end the war with the US and Israel
• Oil prices have sunk and stocks have risen after Trump's comments
• Israel and Lebanon are to hold peace talks mediated and hosted by the US

Here a round-up of all the latest developments on the US-Israeli war with Iran on April 14, 2026.