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Why the Strait of Hormuz remains critical for the global economy

This narrow shipping route in the Gulf region sees one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) passing through, fuelling a big part of the global economy. And Iran controls its northern side.

Euronews

First evacuation flight takes off as 1,000 Britons seek escape from Israel war zone

Foreign secretary tells MPs the Middle East faces a ‘perilous moment’

The Independent UK

Watch live: David Lammy addresses parliament after US strikes Iran

Watch live as David Lammy addresses parliament on Monday (23 June), following US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities in the early hours of Sunday.

The Independent UK

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Dollar Firms on Escalation of Middle East Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.06% at a 3-week high. The dollar is climbing today after the weekend attack by the US on Iran's nuclear facilities boosted safe-haven demand for the dollar. The dollar also found support from the stronger-than-expected US PMI and existing home sales...

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NATO To Take 'Quantum Leap' With 5% Summit Pledge: Rutte

NATO allies are poised to take a "quantum leap" by hiking defence spending to counter the threat of Russia, Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday, on the eve of a two-day summit.

International Business Times

What is the GBU-57A/B 'Bunker Buster' Bomb? 30,000-Pound Non-Nuclear Weapon US May Use Against Iran

The GBU-57A/B 'Bunker Buster' is a 30,000-pound non-nuclear bomb, America's largest conventional weapon. Designed to penetrate 200 feet of earth, concrete, and steel, it's crucial for targeting deeply buried sites like Iran's Fordo nuclear facility.

International Business Times UK

CNN’s Anderson Cooper flees set on air amid incoming missile threat in Israel: ‘We should probably go’

Anchor says missile alerts are ‘something that many here in Tel Aviv have gotten used to over the last 10 or 11 days’

The Independent UK

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How the Israel-Iran conflict became a battleground for apocalyptic religious extremes

COMMENT: With both evangelical Christians in US and mullahs in Iran believing in the End of Times, religious fervour is playing a crucial role in the background of the Iran-Israel conflict, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Ariana Grande reshares Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s call for Trump’s impeachment over Iran

Democrat Ocasio-Cortez said Trump’s decision to bomb Iran was ‘absolutely and clearly grounds for impeachment’

The Independent UK

Voices: This is a good moment for Israel to be magnanimous and stop the war with Iran

COMMENT: In tandem with the US military, Israel has dealt Iran a heavy blow. Rather than risk reprisal attacks and further escalation across the Middle East, it should take the win and declare a ceasefire – but it will have to make the first move, says Alon Pinkas

The Independent UK

Stocks See Support on Speculation Iran's Retaliation Will Be Limited

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.14%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.05%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.03%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.20%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Trump pleads with oil companies to keep prices down after Iran blockade threat

Crude oil prices surged following Iran vote to close critical Strait of Hormuz in wake of US bombings

The Independent UK

‘Morning Joe’ stands up for Trump on Iran strikes and says even Hillary Clinton would have bombed nuke sites

‘I find it hard to believe that Bush 41, Bush 43, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, you know, go down the list, any president wouldn’t have felt compelled to take that strike,’ host Joe Scarborough declared Monday morning.

The Independent UK

Ukraine and UK to jointly produce long-range drones, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian president says two countries will deepen defence cooperation with the objective to ‘stop Russian terror’

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‘Helpless and trapped’: political prisoners stuck in Tehran jail with no way to flee bombings

Families of detained activists talk of their fear and confusion as Israeli missiles strike Evin prison in Iran

Latin Times

Republican Rep. Criticizes Trump After Being Slammed Over Opposition To Iran Strikes: 'Declared So Much War On Me'

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie criticized President Donald Trump after being slammed over his opposition to strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities

The Conversation

Iran is considering closing the strait of Hormuz – why this would be a major escalation

Faced with the prospect of continuing Israeli airstrikes and further American involvement, Iran’s parliament has reportedly approved plans to close the strait of Hormuz.

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‘Dumb and Dumber’: Donald Trump sabotages his own VP without a second thought, after throwing Tulsi Gabbard under the bus

Trump can't even agree with his own VP!

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Watch: Putin condemns Trump for ‘aggression’ of Iran strikes

Vladimir Putin says there was “no justification” for the US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites, labelling the attacks on Saturday (21 June) as “unprovoked aggression”.

Euronews

The dollar sees a rebound after US strikes Iran, but can it continue?

The greenback may rise further if Iran decides to block the Strait of Hormuz, while the value of safe-haven alternatives like the euro and the yen are predicted to slide.

International Business Times

Military Bases Or Vital Waterway: Iran Weighs Response To US Strikes

Iran has vowed to retaliate for US air strikes on its nuclear facilities, and has two main options: attacking American forces in the region, and closing the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times UK

What Is Operation Midnight Hammer? Donald Trump's Message To Iran - Will This Ease Tension?

Operation Midnight Hammer hit Iran's nuclear sites on 21 June 2025, with Trump urging peace. Can it calm tensions, or will Iran's retaliation escalate?

The National (Scotland)

UK is not selectively applying international law, Labour minister insists

THE UK Government is not applying international law differently for different countries, the Scottish Secretary has insisted ...

Al Jazeera

Can Iran really shut down the Strait of Hormuz?

Iran may close the vital maritime route, through which one-fifth of the world’s oil supply is shipped every day.

Salon

War could tap Trump's darkest impulses

If Trump sent troops to Los Angeles, what might he do as a wartime president to quell opposition?

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