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European countries reject Trump’s call for help to reopen strait of Hormuz

Leaders seek a diplomatic solution despite US president’s threat of ‘a very bad future’ for Nato unless it provides warships

The Guardian - UK

UK will not be drawn into ‘wider war’ in Middle East, says PM Keir Starmer; seeks allied plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Britain will not join a wider Middle East war, Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated, despite collaborating with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized restoring shipping flows and global market stability, ruling out a NATO mission. Starmer stressed the need for a collective, viable plan,…

The Times of India

UK, Other Allies Weigh Hormuz Warships Role as Trump Warns NATO of 'Very Bad Future' Over Iran

As the US urges allies to send naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz, many governments are cautious, fearing escalation in the Middle East.

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First Thing: Trump steps up pressure on European allies to help protect strait of Hormuz

US president says it is ‘only appropriate’ for Europe to help, and warns failure to do so would be ‘very bad’ for Nato. Plus, meet the Americans withholding their federal income tax

The Guardian - UK

Trump in new tirade against Starmer over Iran war as his plan to open Hormuz Strait flounders

The US president hit out as Britain, Germany, Italy, Japan and Australia declined to jump to his request to send warships to the Middle East

Evening Standard

Starmer vows energy bill support for some households as Trump warns Nato allies over Iran response

Sir Keir Starmer announced £53 million in support for ‘those households that are most exposed’ to rising heating oil prices on Monday

Evening Standard

UAE reopens airspace after Iran attack – as it happened

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Trump news at a glance: call for allied protection of strait of Hormuz in doubt as allies appear sceptical

US president’s call for coalition to protect commercial ships gets muted response – key US politics stories from 15 March at a glance

The Guardian - US

French soldier killed in Iraq as pro-Iran group vows to hit France's interests

A French soldier has been killed and several wounded in an attack in Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan, President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed, describing the attack as "unacceptable". It is France's first military death in the Middle East war, in which at least 2,000 people have been killed since the United States…

Radio France Internationale

Canadian, German and Norway leaders hold Arctic security talks

Canadian, German and Norwegian leaders will meet in the Norwegian Arctic on Friday to discuss the region's fragile security situation, against the backdrop of a large NATO exercise.

Radio France Internationale

Trump Criticizes Spain as 'Very Bad' to NATO, Threatens Trade Embargo: Potential Impact on Jobs, Prices and Supplies

US-Spain tensions escalate as President Trump criticizes Madrid's NATO and Iran policies, threatening a trade embargo. Discover the potential economic, diplomatic, and military impacts on both nations.

International Business Times UK

‘Stunned, sidelined and disunited’: how war in the Middle East paralysed the EU

Amid fears the conflict will strengthen Russia, Ursula von der Leyen’s embrace of US-backed regime change already looks like a doomed strategy

The Guardian - UK

Second British ship being prepared to respond to Middle East crisis

RFA Lyme Bay could be sent to the eastern Mediterranean if the crisis continues.

Evening Standard

The HMS Dragon row: why has it taken so long to get a UK destroyer to Cyprus?

The government said a week ago the warship would be deployed but it is still at dock. What is happening?

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The Independent UK

State Department orders drawdown at more Mideast diplomatic missions as familiar criticism mounts

The State Department has drawn down personnel at more U.S. diplomatic missions in and around the Middle East as it comes under increasing but historically familiar criticism for not doing enough to prepare

Evening Standard

'Get out' of south east Turkey, America tells US citizens after 'Iranian ballistic missile shot down' by Nato forces over the country

The US Department of State told American citizens they must leave the US Consulate General in Adana due to security risks

The Times of India

Iran fires second ballistic missile at Turkey: Nato intercepts - will the attack trigger Article 5?

Nato air defences in the eastern Mediterranean have shot down a second ballistic missile that was fired from Iran and entered Turkey's airspace, the Turkish defence ministry said on Monday, warning that it will take necessary steps "without hesitation".

Evening Standard

Facts and figures on HMS Prince of Wales as it is prepared for action

The work being undertaken does not preclude it undertaking other planned missions.

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The Guardian - UK

UK preparing aircraft carrier for possible Middle East deployment

Royal Navy readying HMS Prince of Wales so it can be quickly deployed if decision made to mobilise it to region

The Times of India

Pakistan's Asim Munir meets Saudi defence minister: Is 'Islamic Nato' in play?

Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir met Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman amidst escalating Middle East tensions following Iranian attacks. The meeting discussed halting these strikes under their Joint Strategic Defense Agreement, highlighting concerns for regional security. This follows reports of Turkey seeking a defense alliance with Pakistan and Saudi…

AAP

French ships visit Hobart amid regional tensions

Amid wars in both Europe and the Middle East, two French ships visited an Australian capital city to promote freedom of navigation and scientific exploration.

The Independent UK

Iceland seeks vote in August on whether to restart EU membership talks

Iceland’s government says the country will hold a referendum in August on whether to restart European Union membership talks

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s war hawks are very upset that Keir Starmer isn’t personally riding a bomb all the way to Tehran

Didn’t you know? True British patriots are the ones who want to join an obviously disastrous war on behalf of Israel and Donald Trump, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

France may soon have a far-right president – and Europe is already scrambling to limit their power

With elections next year, Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders are trying to secure institutions against the National Rally threat, says Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

Radio France Internationale

France lets US planes use its bases for non-combat missions in Iran

France on Thursday confirmed it had temporarily allowed the US Air Force to use one of its bases for missions in Iran. The French military says it has guarantees that only planes not involved in carrying out strikes will land at the country's facilities.

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