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NATO Secretary General Rutte: The US military buildup in Europe will be carried out gradually and in an orderly manner.On May 20th, according to Irans Tasnim News Agency, Iranian military spokesman Mohammad Akraminia emphasized the armys state of readiness in a speech on Tuesday. He stated that the army has treated the "ceasefire period" as a "wartime period" and has used this opportunity to enhance its combat capabilities. Regarding hostile forces, the spokesman stated that Iran will never be besieged or defeated. He warned that if the enemy makes another foolish move and falls into the Jewish trap again, launching another invasion of Iran, then the country will open new fronts to confront them through new means and methods. At the same time, he emphasized the Iranian armed forces control of the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the situation in this strategic waterway cannot return to its previous state. He said, "The only way out for the enemy is to respect the Iranian nation and respect Irans legitimate rights."NATO Secretary General Rutte: Discuss ensuring sustainable long-term support for Ukraine.NATO Secretary General Rutte: NATO needs to break free from its unhealthy dependence on a single ally.On May 20th, Cornwall Insights, a UK-based energy consultancy, released a report on May 19th forecasting household energy price ceilings for July to September 2026. The report stated that rising energy prices due to the Middle East conflict could increase the annual energy expenditure ceiling for UK households by 13%. According to the final forecast, a UK household using both gas and electricity could see its annual energy bill reach as high as £1,850 (approximately US$1.339 per pound), up from a previous forecast of £1,641. The report points out that the main reason for the energy price increase is the sharp rise in global energy prices following the outbreak of the Middle East conflict. Although the temporary ceasefire has somewhat mitigated market volatility, prices remain high. The report predicts that even if the conflict ends immediately, the damage to infrastructure and supply chain disruptions will have a lasting impact, making it difficult for the UK household energy cost ceiling to fall back to April levels this autumn.
