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The ‘Gaza playbook’: what are Israel’s plans for Lebanon? – video explainer
ByAcacia Redding and William Christou April 13, 2026

After fighting erupted once again between Hezbollah and Israel last month after the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Israel launched a bombing campaign and ground invasion of southern Lebanon, displacing more than 1.2 million people and killing more t…

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US expected to start naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes
ByJulian Borger, senior international correspondent April 13, 2026

Iran warns Americans they face higher pump prices due to prohibition scheduled to start on Monday eveningMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US blockade of ships using Iranian ports in the Gulf was due to take effect on Monday evening, turning the six…

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As Internet Blackout Hits Day 45, Iranians Bemoan State Hypocrisy and Economic Risks
ByErika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi April 13, 2026

Iranians enduring the latest communications shutdown warn that it’s crippling businesses. Critics say officials flagrantly use the internet they block citizens from.

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Starmer announces talks to address the Strait of Hormuz crisis
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera April 13, 2026

Starmer has announced talks to be held this week and co-hosted with France, aiming at diplomatic end to the war on Iran

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EU: No peace possible while “Lebanon is in flames”
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera April 13, 2026

Von der Leyen warns Hormuz closure and Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten regional stability.

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Trump’s war has emboldened Iran. Diplomacy is the only solution | Kenneth Roth
ByKenneth Roth April 13, 2026

The military approach has backfired, with Iran’s position only strengthened. But the door is still open to a dealDonald Trump was quick to declare victory over Iran, but this weekend’s negotiations suggest that Tehran has the upper hand. His war of cho…

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What are the pros and cons of Trump’s Iranian naval blockade?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera April 13, 2026

What does Donald Trump’s naval blockade of Iranian ports look like and can it achieve what the US president wants?

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Two Iran-linked Ships Passed Through Strait of Hormuz Ahead of U.S. Blockade
ByJenny Gross April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

The vessels exited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, hours before a U.S. naval blockade took effect.

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Trump badly needs a way out of this war. Right now, that’s everyone’s problem | Gaby Hinsliff
ByGaby Hinsliff April 13, 2026

The looming shortage of medicines and fertiliser is only going to get worse with the latest US blockade. Europe and the UK need to step up diplomaticallyNot our war, not our problem.For weeks now, that has been Europe’s increasingly confident position …

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Bahrain summons Iraqi envoy as pro-Iranian attacks persist in Gulf
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera April 13, 2026

Move reflects regional alarm over attacks by pro-Iranian groups based in Iraq, which continue despite ceasefire.

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