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Iran could face further sanctions if Strait of Hormuz remains closed – Cooper

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper hosting a virtual meeting at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Leon Neal/PA) - (PA Wire)

Iran could face further sanctions if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, the Foreign Secretary has signalled after holding talks with more than 40 nations from across the world.

Yvette Cooper said collective action to increase pressure on Tehran was being discussed as she accused the country of trying to “hold the global economy hostage” with its stranglehold on the key shipping lane.

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