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Live. Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over continued US blockade of its ports, state media says There is confusion over the status of the critical shipping lane, after the US and Iran gave conflicting statements about its opening.
Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs Attribution
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Live. Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over continued US blockade of its ports, state media says There is confusion over the status of the critical shipping lane, after the US and Iran gave conflicting statements about its opening.
Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs Attribution
Chris Mason: Mandelson saga is a messy palaver - and the questions continue to swirl Attribution
Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak Attribution

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Trump brutally rebuffs NATO after Hormuz reopens and oil prices plunge: 'STAY AWAY'
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Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins is expected to be grilled by the Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday.
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Starmer sacks top Foreign Office official after Mandelson vetting revelations Attribution
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Iran disputes Trump’s claim it is handing over stockpile of uranium to US
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