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response. With no breakthrough in sight, Iranian authorities continue to signal an elevated status in their doctrine for the strategic strait, perhaps rivalling the contentious nuclear programme for which the country has been sanctioned
talks. They discussed the mutual defence clause, article 42.7 of the EU treaty, on Thursday night, before reports emerged that the US was exploring how to suspend Spain from Nato. Trump, a long-term critic
response, Starmer has said [he is “fed up”](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/apr/10/starmer-fed-up-trump-uk-politics) with the effect that Trump’s actions in the Middle East are having on British energy bills, while Rachel Reeves, the chancellor, [has described
talks with [Chinese President Xi Jinping](/news/2026/5/19/russia-china-ties-stabilising-force-in-world-putin-says-before-xi-talks), as Moscow and Beijing draw closer amid war, sanctions and an increasingly fractured global order. Putin’s visit is the second face-to-face meeting he has held
Iran on February 28, killing more than 2,000 people so far. A ceasefire was signed last week; diplomatic efforts are under way to end the war. Trump has also frozen foreign assistance to South
response. The IRGC described the US naval blockade, as well as its seizure of ships attempting to reach Iranian ports, as “acts of piracy and maritime theft”, adding that the control over Hormuz is “under
talks between the government and the opposition collapsed on May 15, the date on which President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s original four-year term was due to expire, leaving the legitimacy of key federal institutions
talks on a deal to end its war with the US. Following the ceasefire announcement, the Israeli military said it had intercepted two projectiles fired into northern Israel. Hezbollah said it had attacked Israeli forces
diplomats told the Reuters news agency. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, whose country is likely to be hit hardest by a car tariff increase, told broadcaster ARD: “The Americans have it finalised, and the Europeans haven
responsible and transparent approach. IRNA, Iran’s state news agency, also confirmed that “the broad outlines” of a deal were being finalised, but sowed further confusion when it said that Iran would not give
responsible for the attack on the [second cargo vessel](https://x.com/UK_MTO/status/2046856177288405045?s=20), only that there was no damage or injuries. [Iran's semi-official Fars new agency](https://farsnews.ir/Rahgozar_b/1776852637340052800/IRGC-Navy-Seizes-Two-Violating-Vessels-in-Regional-Waters-Transfers-Them-to-Iranian-Coast) later reported that the Iranian
responsible for some of the issues that have impeded the scope and rate of change - as well as casting a long shadow over his rule. Just as he became de facto ruler
talks is to release at least $6bn of its frozen assets, as a confidence-building measure. ## What are frozen assets? When the funds, property or securities of a person, company or country’s central bank
Talks centered on the problem of the Red Chinese-Pakistani border. India was reported to be indignant over the Chinese-Pakistani conference at a time when Chinese Communist troops were still holding Indian border territory