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US raises the stakes in the Strait of Hormuz

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Switzerland's former ambassador to Iran: here's how to end this war — and why Pakistan isn't enough

The diplomat who once delivered messages between Washington and Tehran says sustainable peace requires a broker both sides can actually trust.

Fortune

Oil tumbles 10% and stock markets rally as Iran declares strait of Hormuz ‘completely open’ – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Brent crude tumbles below $90 a barrel

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France and UK chair meeting on post-conflict Strait of Hormuz mission

French and British leaders were on Friday chairing a meeting in Paris of around 40 countries aimed at signalling to the United States that some of its closest allies are ready to play a role in restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said the strait is…

Radio France Internationale

Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron to host Paris talks on opening Strait of Hormuz

The talks come after a 10-day ceasefire agreed by Lebanon and Israel went into effect.

Evening Standard

The Latest: A 10-day Lebanon ceasefire appears to hold as European leaders set to meet over strait

A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel appeared to be holding in Lebanon

The Independent UK

Oil prices continue to fall amid hopes for new US-Iran ceasefire deal

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'Call off the Tube strikes,' bosses urge as RMT union threatens £210 million blow to London

Business chiefs warn the walkout on the Underground will be an ‘own goal’ as the capital is already being hit by Donald Trump’s Iran war

Evening Standard

'No ship is going past our Navy': Trump as USS Abraham Lincoln leads US blockade operations in Arabian Sea

The United States has deployed more than 12 naval vessels and upwards of 100 aircraft, involving over 10,000 service members, to enforce a maritime blockade targeting Iran's ports and coastline, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Thursday.

The Times of India

Asia and Africa turn to nuclear power as Iran war sparks energy crisis

There are 31 countries that use nuclear power, which provides about 10 per cent of global electricity

The Independent UK

Electric cars: Which European countries offer the most support in 2026?

Sales of battery-electric cars are rising in Europe, and analysts expect the trend to continue as higher petrol prices, influenced by the war in Iran, encourage consumers to shift away from fuel-powered vehicles.

Euronews

Cuts to overseas aid will worsen shocks to global economy, David Miliband says

Exclusive: Former UK foreign secretary says poor and rich countries alike will be hit amid humanitarian crisis sparked by Iran war

The Guardian - UK

Gallipoli has 4 lessons for the Strait of Hormuz crisis

The Iran war reminds us small strategic moves can mushroom into expanding military commitments. The United States decided to blockade Iranian ports by controlling access to and from the vital Strait of Hormuz, as a response to Iran’s asserting control over it – which it had long threatened to do…

The Conversation

'Building castles in the air': Iran mocks Trump’s 'will get free oil, free Hormuz' claim amid deadlock

Iran's state media has dismissed US President Donald Trump's claims of a negotiation breakthrough as "building castles in the air." Trump stated that Iran is close to a deal and has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium, a key point of contention in the ongoing conflict.

The Times of India

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Tehran accuses Trump of ‘piracy’ after US forces seize tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran’s civilian infrastructure if Iran ‘don’t take the deal’ as ceasefire nears end

The Times of India

Iran refusing to give Trump exit he needs to save face: Gulf official's big claim on peace talks

A senior Gulf official has claimed that Iran is refusing to offer the concessions Donald Trump needs to “save face and leave” the Middle East conflict, even as the US president pushes for a deal to end weeks of fighting.

The Independent UK

Oil prices fall again amid Middle East ceasefire hopes after Wall Street sets another record

Asian stocks were down slightly on Friday after a week of strong gains, with investors watching for signs of a ceasefire extension between the US and Iran

The Independent UK

Macron and Starmer hold international summit on reopening the Strait of Hormuz

The leaders of France and the U.K. are holding an international summit to push forward efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route affected by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

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The Guardian - UK

I want to reform our country because a strong Germany is a precondition for a strong Europe

The war in Iran has exposed our dependencies. Europe, including the UK, must be bold about change, so nobody can blackmail us, says Lars Klingbeil, Germany’s finance minister and vice-chancellor

Euronews

US-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect

Trump extended an invitation to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold the first direct meeting at that level in decades.

The Times of India

US naval blockade: What’s on the menu for sailors, Marines onboard warships; new pictures surface

Families of US service members deployed on warships in the Middle East say their loved ones are going hungry, with limited food supplies and poor-quality meals aboard vessels enforcing the US naval blockade of Iranian ports.

The Independent UK

Spirit Airlines could be forced to liquidate and leave travelers stranded as jet fuel prices surge with the Iran war

The budget carrier had expected to come out of bankruptcy this summer, but now those plans may be at risk

The Times of India

'We can do what we want': Trump claims US on course for victory over ‘smart, tough’ Iran

US President Donald Trump has claimed the United States is on course for a swift victory in its ongoing war with Iran, describing the conflict as short-lived and largely under control.

AAP

'Safe haven': Iranian players rebuild after asylum bid

Two Iranian players have expressed their gratitude for being offered a safe haven in Australia after seeking asylum following the Asian Cup tournament.

The Independent UK

Trump goes after Fox News host Jessica Tarlov as she reveals negative poll numbers calling her ‘least attractive’ and ‘boring’

Donald Trump’s comments came after Tarlov bashed the president’s popularity on television

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