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Too little, too late: Starmer’s failure in the Iran war - opinion

Britain’s hesitant response to the Iran war leaves the country watching from the sidelines.

Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon on the day it departs, heading to the Eastern Mediterranean to bolster British defences in the region, in Portsmouth, Britain, March 10, 2026.
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) walks through the U.S. Capitol on February 03, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Republican Rep. Andy Ogles sparks backlash after saying Muslims 'don't belong' in US

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on a flight back to Washington, March 15, 2026.

'I am MAGA': Trump defends 'true conservative' Mark Levin after fight with Megyn Kelly

Hamas terrorists look on as they escort members of the Red Cross towards an area within the so-called "yellow line" to which Israeli troops withdrew under the ceasefire in Gaza City November 12, 2025.

Trump Board of Peace envoys meet Hamas in Cairo to safeguard Gaza ceasefire


Trump weighing US boots on the ground to seize Iran’s Kharg Island oil depot - report

The potential capture of the oil depot would require, in a first for the ongoing US Operation Epic Fury, American troops to step foot on Iranian soil.

A picture taken on March 12, 2017, shows an oil facility in the Khark Island, on the shore of the Gulf.

Neutralizing Iran threat could end decades of ‘terror premium’ on oil, Trump advisor says

One Trump adviser says tensions with Iran have historically added $5–$15 per barrel via risks to the Strait of Hormuz.

White House trade advisor Peter Navarro attends the swearing-in ceremony for Sergio Gor as U.S. Ambassador to India, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 10, 2025.

Baghdad-Erbil oil feud threatens Iraq economy as Hormuz route remains cut off - analysis

Iraq has been cut off from trade via the Strait of Hormuz as the war with Iran has developed over the last two weeks.

A drone view shows oil tankers loading crude oil at the Basra Oil Terminal in Iraqi territorial waters, off the coast of Basra, Iraq, August 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mohammed Aty

Allies hold back on Hormuz mission as Trump urges coalition amid Iran war turmoil

"I’m demanding that these countries come in and protect their own territory because it is their territory," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on the way from Florida to Washington.

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on a flight back to Washington March 15, 2026.

IDF begins ground maneuver in Lebanon as Iranian cluster bombs fall in central Israel

UAE air defenses respond to Iranian missiles • Trump says Iranian regime 'not ready' to negotiate end of war • Gulf states hesitate on Iran response after over 2,000 missiles and drones launched

 Israeli security and rescue forces at the scene where a missile fired from Iran caused damage in Shoham, March 16, 2026.

Trump claims Iran using AI as 'disinformation weapon,' coordinated with US media outlets

The comments come amid renewed tensions between the Federal Communications Commission and broadcasters after Trump took aim at media coverage of the US and Israel’s war with Iran.

LOOKING ON with their son, Barron,  as husband Donald Trump takes the  presidential oath in the US Capitol in  Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.

Reza Pahlavi calls for mass gatherings against Iranian regime during ancient Persian holiday

"My compatriots," Pahlavi began, "On the eve of Charshanbeh Suri, the anti-Iranian regime of the Islamic Republic is once again attempting to prevent this ancient national ritual."

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi following a speech in Washington, January 16, 2026; illustrative.

Trump claims Iranian regime 'badly' wants deal but 'not ready' to negotiate end of war

United States President Donald Trump stated that the US is “talking” to Iranian leaders regarding bringing an end to the war, but noted that he does not think they are ready to make a deal.

US President Donald Trump takes a question as he speaks during a press conference at Trump National Doral Miami in Miami, Florida, March 9, 2026.

Trump warns NATO faces ‘very bad future’ if allies fail to help US in Iran, may delay China summit

Trump told the Financial Times he could also delay his summit with China’s President Xi Jinping later this month as he presses Beijing to help unblock the crucial waterway.

US President Donald Trump, with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at his side, looks on as he speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on a flight from Dover, Delaware, to Miami, Florida, US, March 7, 2026.

EU ministers to discuss bolstering naval mission in Middle East, extend to Strait of Hormuz

The EU’s Aspides mission was established in 2024 to protect ships from attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebel group in the Red Sea. It currently has an Italian and a Greek ship under its direct command.

Oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz, December 21, 2018.