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Trump accuses ally Meloni of lacking courage for not joining attacks on Iran
ByLorenzo Tondo in Palermo April 14, 2026

Remarks come as Italian PM suspends defence agreement with Israel amid growing domestic pressure over conflictDonald Trump lashed out at one of his closest allies on Tuesday, saying Italy’s Giorgia Meloni lacked courage in light of her failure to join …

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Britain’s complicity with Israel in Lebanon and the West Bank | Letters
ByGuardian staff April 14, 2026

Alexandra Lucas asks what has to happen our government to act, rather than simply condemn Benjamin Netanyahu, while John Deards notes Alan Bennett’s prescience on Donald TrumpYou report that Donald Trump asked Benjamin Netanyahu to be more “low-key” in…

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Trump and Iran in battle of the blockades – The Latest
By April 14, 2026

The US blockade of ships using Iranian ports has come into force but several Iran-linked tankers have passed through the strait of Hormuz since it began. The blockade is designed to put pressure on Iran, whose economy is dependent on oil and gas export…

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Trump and Iran in battle of the blockades – The Latest
By April 14, 2026

The US blockade of ships using Iranian ports has come into force but several Iran-linked tankers have passed through the strait of Hormuz since it began. The blockade is designed to put pressure on Iran, whose economy is dependent on oil and gas export…

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Detention of journalist in Kuwait raises questions about crackdown on freedom of speech
ByPatrick Wintour April 14, 2026

Ahmed Shihab-Eldin was arrested after reporting on friendly fire incident during US conflict with IranMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThe detention of a prize-winning international journalist over his reporting of a friendly fire incident in Ku…

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Iran tries to cosy up to Europe to increase pressure on US
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor April 14, 2026

Regime hopes to capitalise on deepening transatlantic split by briefing previously sidelined European countriesIn a move designed to increase pressure on the US to make compromises in its conflict with his country, Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghc…

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After four decades, Lebanon and Israel finally talk – podcast
By April 14, 2026

With the US and Iran in deadlock, could historic talks between Lebanon and Israel help steer the Middle East towards peace? William Christou reportsLebanon and Israel have not talked directly in decades. But the Iran war has upended the way we understa…

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US talks between Lebanon and Israel end – as it happened
ByAdam Fulton April 14, 2026April 15, 2026

This live blog has now closed. You can read the latest on the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran hereSouth Korean president Lee Jae Myung has said rising tensions around the strait of Hormuz make it hard to be optimistic about the fallout from t…

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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 starts naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes
ByJulian Borger, senior international correspondent April 13, 2026April 14, 2026

Iran warns Americans they face higher pump prices due to prohibition imposed on Monday eveningMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US blockade of ships using Iranian ports in the Gulf has come into effect, turning the six-week-old conflict between the …

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