Coalition of countries discuss ‘every possible measure’ to pressure Iran into reopening strait of Hormuz

Yvette Cooper hosted virtual summit of more than 40 countries to consider coordinated action in face of closure of vital shipping lane

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UK gathers countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz

LONDON (AP) — Almost three dozen countries will meet Thursday in an effort to exert diplomatic and political…
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UK leads push to end Strait of Hormuz blockade after Donald Trump threats

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UK to host Strait of Hormuz summit this week – POLITICO

A U.K. official confirmed the meeting will take place Thursday, and be held virtually rather than in-person. The…
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Iran may have used 'space launch vehicle' to attack UK base, experts say

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Fears Iran could hit European cities with missile strikes after Tehran's chilling message

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UK to cut climate aid to developing countries by 14% to £2bn a year in ‘refocus’

Move will put national security and lives overseas at risk, critics say, as overall UK aid budget is slashed to 0.3% of gross national income

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In a dangerous world, Britain needs its diplomats more than ever – this is no time to axe them

Cut off from Europe by Brexit and cast adrift by Donald Trump, maintaining diplomatic expertise and connections is crucial, says author John Kampfner

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