Fuel Protests Disrupt Northern Ireland

The protests are a response to the economic fallout from the Iran war, which has seen diesel and petrol prices reach record seasonal highs.

Protesters claim they are being 'extorted' and can no longer afford to operate their machinery.

Justice Minister Mike Nesbitt warned that the disruption could put lives at risk by blocking access for emergency services and medical transport.

The cash-strapped Stormont executive has appealed to the prime minister for an urgent aid package to stabilize the region's economy.