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Britain Reinforces That U.S. Cannot Use British Bases for Attacks on Iran
ByMichael D. Shear April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

The U.K. government underlined its previous stance that the United States could only use British bases for defensive purposes, after President Trump threatened to strike civilian targets.

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Macron Voices Europe’s Frustration With Trump’s Handling of Iran War
ByMark Landler, Erika Solomon and Thomas Fuller April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

President Emmanuel Macron of France expressed disapproval about President Trump’s handling of the war against Iran on Thursday, chastising him for speaking cavalierly in a speech.

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Why Reopening the Strait of Hormuz Matters for the U.S. Economy
ByJenny Gross April 1, 2026

The interconnectedness of global energy markets means that the effects of Iran’s blockade of the waterway are not limited to countries directly dependent on oil from the Middle East.

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Trump Lashes Out at Europe Over Strait of Hormuz, Tells U.K. to ‘Go Get Your Own Oil’
ByMark Landler and Catherine Porter March 31, 2026April 1, 2026

President Trump’s latest outbursts followed reports that European countries were imposing more restrictions on American aircraft in their airspace.

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How Britain’s Leader Decides Which U.S. Bombers to Let Fly Against Iran
ByAdam Goldman, Eric Schmitt and Michael D. Shear March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

As the United States expands its armada of warplanes on British soil, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is trying to defend Britain’s interests while keeping the country out of war.

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Trump Says U.S. Is Negotiating With Iran, Which Publicly Denies His Claim
ByLuke Broadwater, Aaron Boxerman, Erika Solomon and Thomas Fuller March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

“Very, very strong talks,” President Trump claimed. Fake news, replied an Iranian parliamentary leader.

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U.S. Attacks Iranian Targets to Try to Open Strait of Hormuz
ByAdam Rasgon, Eric Schmitt, Francesca Regalado and Michael Levenson March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

The Israeli military said it had killed the spokesman for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, and Iran warned that it could target American and Israeli military personnel.

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U.K. Allows U.S. to Use Bases to Hit Iranian Forces Menacing Strait Traffic
ByMichael D. Shear March 20, 2026March 23, 2026

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed not to be dragged into the war with Iran, but his government described its new position as essentially defensive.

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U.K. Advisers Sent to U.S. to Help Develop Options to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
ByStephen Castle March 19, 2026March 20, 2026

The move comes after President Trump sharply criticized Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not supporting his initial military strikes on Iran.

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As American Bombers Take Off From R.A.F. Fairford in UK, Iraq War Looms Large
ByMegan Specia March 17, 2026March 18, 2026

R.A.F. Fairford was the site of repeated antiwar protests during the Iraq war in 2003. Now it is being used again as a base for U.S. bombing missions in the Middle East.

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