War shows little sign of easing despite Donald Trump claiming Iranian leadership ‘just asked’ for ceasefire
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Israel unleashed two waves of attacks on Tehran and said it…
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Trump to declare Iran war is winding down and others need to resolve Hormuz ⊖
The president’s attempt to spell out an endgame comes as an additional 2,500 Marines make their way to the Middle East.
Kenya’s tea industry suffers crisis caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran ⊖⊖
Kenyan tea farmers are facing a crisis after the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupted key export routes to the Middle East.
Families condemn UK ‘impotence’ over UAE ‘social media misuse’ detentions ⊖⊖
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Ministers accused of being too fearful of offending Emirates to help Britons detained for sharing images of war
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The families of UK citizens held in the United A…
Iran War: What a Marine Expeditionary Unit is – and other US military terms ⊖⊖
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The US has deployed thousands of additional Marines and airborne troops to the Middle East since the Iran war began.
What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall? ⊖
The Middle East conflict has cut off 20 percent of the world's fuel supply. Countries are scrambling for alternatives.
Germany stops gas stations from raising pump prices more than once a day ⊖
Germany is introducing a fuel package to prevent powerful gas companies from "abusive fuel price increases," as the Middle East conflict continues.
US jibes at Royal Navy are uncomfortable because they have substance | Jamie Grierson ⊖⊖
While Pete Hegseth has mocked the ‘big, bad Royal Navy’, the First Sea Lord has sounded the alarm about its readiness
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The US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, had his t…
Britain to host 35 countries for strait of Hormuz talks, says Starmer ⊖
Nations will explore options to reopen the critical waterway after Donald Trump told countries to ‘go get your own oil’
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The UK will convene 35 countries to explore way…
How the Iran war has sent prices soaring as filling a car hits £100, mortgage rates near 6% and experts reveal which foods will be worst affected ⊖⊖
While war continues to rage 3,000 miles away in the Middle East, the impact of the month-long conflict is already having a noticeable impact on UK household budgets.