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The government faces yet another delicate balancing act – this time, with the British public

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The British are a resilient people, but should the government show any hint of backsliding over its promise not to enter the war against Iran, it won’t go well

The Independent UK · Mar 22

As Trump eyes climactic battle for Hormuz, he could give Iran a 'taste of their own medicine' with a naval blockade that implodes the economy

"That might open up the Strait of Hormuz a lot faster than anything else."

Fortune · Mar 22

Iran war timeline: civilians bear brunt of US and Israel’s weeks-long campaign

Since US-Israeli bombs started falling on Iran, about 1,500 people have been killed, homes destroyed and ancient sites damaged

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22

Iran vows to destroy Middle East water and energy facilities if US attacks power plants

Tehran’s response to Trump’s threat signals a potentially dangerous escalation as both sides menace sites relied on by millions

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22

US and Iran trade threats of expanding war after strikes near sites tied to nuclear programs

Iran and its ally, the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group, are stepping up pressure on Israel, with intense attacks on the country’s north and south as the United States and Iran threatened to widen the Mideast war

The Independent UK · Mar 22

Volodymyr Zelensky tells of ‘very bad feeling’ about Iran war impact on Ukraine

He highlighted that Russian President Vladimir Putin ‘will want a long war’ in the Middle East.

Evening Standard · Mar 22

Strait of Hormuz choked by war: Shipping plunges 95%, 20,000 seafarers stranded — All you need to know

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to all except its "enemies," the US and Israel, following a 48-hour ultimatum from President Trump. The crucial waterway, vital for global oil, has seen a 95% drop in traffic due to escalating Middle East conflict, with thousands stranded and shipping costs soaring.

The Times of India · Mar 22

Warnings about Iran’s missile range exaggerated and UK is safe, says minister

Steve Reed would not be drawn on whether the Government backs President Donald Trump’s 48-hour deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Evening Standard · Mar 22

US–Israel–Iran War Enters Fourth Week as Strikes Intensify and Oil Route Tensions Surge

Launched on February 28 with joint US-Israeli Operation Epic Fury, the campaign initially targeted Iranian nuclear sites, missile infrastructure and leadership, resulting in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and dozens of senior officials.

International Business Times · Mar 22

Iran threatens Middle East infrastructure after Trump ultimatum

Iran threatened on Sunday to attack key infrastructure across the Middle East if US President Donald Trump follows through on his vow to "obliterate" the Islamic republic's power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz swiftly reopens.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 22