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Over 40 countries launch coalition to secure Strait of Hormuz

The multinational coalition will pursue "the collective mobilisation of our full range of diplomatic and economic tools" to enable a "safe and sustained opening" of the Strait of Hormuz, said the British foreign secretary.

Euronews

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

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

The Guardian - UK

The Latest: Oil prices surge, stocks fall with Trump offering no clear end to war

U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. will keep hitting Iran very hard in the next two or three weeks even though he says all of his administration's military objectives have been met or exceeded

The Independent UK

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UK and allies discuss sanctions on 'reckless' Iranians if Strait of Hormuz remains closed

Britain is seeking to lead a diplomatic initiative to restore access to the vital oil shipping lane being throttled by Iran in retaliation to US-Israeli attacks

Evening Standard

Cooper condemns Iranian ‘recklessness’ in talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Britain is seeking to lead a diplomatic initiative, including countries such as France, Germany and some Gulf nations, to restore access to the route.

The Independent UK

‘Build up some delayed courage’ and grab Strait of Hormuz, Trump tells nations

The critical supply route will ‘just open up naturally’, once the conflict is over claimed the US president in an address to the nation.

Evening Standard

Yvette Cooper to host talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz

The diplomatic initiative is understood to include 35 countries such as France, Germany and some Gulf nations.

Evening Standard

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Iran war will affect future of UK but we are well-placed to weather storm – PM

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will host a meeting of international leaders to assess options to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Evening Standard

Green Party candidate in London elections shared conspiracy theory over Golders Green arson attack

A Green Party candidate standing in Havering at the local elections on May 7 suggested the attack on Jewish ambulances could have been carried out by Jewish people

Evening Standard

G7 agrees to secure Strait of Hormuz but only after war in Iran ends

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven made the mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz conditional on the cessation of hostilities in the Middle East.

Euronews

Stricken Thai tanker runs aground as Britain warns Iran to stop 'holding global economy hostage' over Strait of Hormuz

The UK is working with allies on a plan to keep open the key strait once Donald Trump’s war de-escalates

Evening Standard

IRGC warning fuels fears of Iran war escalating further despite 'ongoing' talks

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned civilians in the Middle East on Friday to avoid US bases as Hormuz remains blocked, tensions with Washington soar and strikes across Iran continue.

Euronews

Social media has led to a ‘complete rewiring of childhood’, says minister – UK politics live

The government has published new guidance for parents that says under-fives should be limited to one hour of screen time a day

The Guardian - UK

Iran holding world’s economy ‘hostage’ with Strait of Hormuz closure – Cooper

Donald Trump insisted talks with Iran are ‘going very well’ despite little information being known about the negotiations.

Evening Standard

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John Healey refuses to say if Iran has capability to strike UK

Iran has targeted the military base used by the UK and US on Diego Garcia island in the Indian Ocean with missiles.

Evening Standard

What issues will new BBC director-general Matt Brittin have to deal with?

He joins the BBC at a tumultuous time as it faces a lawsuit from Donald Trump over the editing of a documentary.

The Independent UK

UK ‘strongly disagrees’ with US approach over health aid, says Yvette Cooper

Giving evidence to parliament’s International Development Committee, the foreign secretary said that the UK would continue to prioritise those areas that the US has said it will no longer fund under Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Iran UK ambassador summoned by Foreign Office over ‘reckless and destabilising actions’

The diplomat was summoned on the instruction of Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and was met by Middle East minister Hamish Falconer

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The Guardian - UK

Is Iran really able to strike London, and is the UK prepared for an attack?

After Tehran targeted the UK-US base on Diego Garcia, Israel’s military said European capitals were also at risk

The Independent UK

Politics latest: Starmer warns there may not be ‘quick and early end’ to US-Iran war ahead of Cobra meeting

Prime minister warned his team not to fall into ‘false comfort’ of thinking as Middle East conflict could be lengthy

Evening Standard

UK may have to rely on US if Iran targets London, experts warn

After Iran target a US-UK airbase over 2,500 miles away, defence experts are concerned over the regime's offensive capabilities

The Times of India

Iran launches missiles in 'failed bid' to hit Diego Garcia in India’s backyard, Indian Ocean base key to US power projection

NEW DELHI: The cross-firing of missiles in the Gulf region between Iran and Israel-US reached India’s backyard when two ballistic missiles were launched by Tehran towards Diego Garcia, a strategically important joint US-UK base, in the Indian Ocean.

Evening Standard

Iran’s long-range missiles can reach European cities, Israel warns

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper condemned Iran’s missile strikes on Diego Garcia, while downplaying wider UK action.

Evening Standard

Yvette Cooper condemns ‘reckless’ Iranian strikes on Diego Garcia

The Conservatives urged the Prime Minister to explain why the public was not informed about the attack.

The Times of India

‘Security of Cyprus fundamental to UK’: Keir Starmer says Cyprus bases won't be used for Iran attacks

Britain has assured Cyprus its military bases won't be used for offensive action in the Iran conflict, despite bolstering island defenses after a drone incident. Prime Minister Starmer conveyed this commitment, emphasizing Cyprus's security. This comes as the UK allows limited US defensive use of other bases, drawing warnings from…

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