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Middle East crisis live: Iran’s top negotiator says US aims to force Tehran’s ‘surrender’; Israel strikes Beirut for first time since ceasefire began
ByTaz Ali (now) and Mark Saunokonoko (earlier) May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Statement comes after Trump’s threats to escalate bombing if Iran doesn’t agree deal and IRGC suggestions the strait of Hormuz could reopenThe UK work and pensions secretary, Pat McFadden, has warned that job losses “could happen” in Britain due to the…

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Wednesday briefing: How Trump’s attempt to reopen to strait of Hormuz brought war closer again
ByPatrick Greenfield May 6, 2026

In today’s newsletter: The brief US effort to steer trapped vessels through the waterway put the fragile ceasefire under strainGood morning. Uncertainty once again reigns in the Middle East. The uneasy ceasefire between the US and Iran threatened …

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Has Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ reignited war with Iran? | The Latest
By May 5, 2026

Donald Trump has launched a new operation, dubbed ‘Project Freedom’, to try to open the strait of Hormuz. Could it spark a re-escalation of the war with Iran and bring an end to the ceasefire?Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s senior international cor…

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Has Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ reignited war with Iran? – The Latest
By May 5, 2026

Donald Trump has launched a new operation, which he called ‘Project Freedom’, to try to open the strait of Hormuz. Could it spark a re-escalation of the war with Iran and bring an end to the ceasefire?Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s senior internat…

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Donald Trump sends warships to break Iran’s strait of Hormuz blockade
ByJulian Borger in Jerusalem May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

US operation announced as ‘Project Freedom’ dramatically raises stakes in conflictMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe US has launched Donald Trump’s operation to open a route through the strait of Hormuz for hundreds of ships trapped with their crews …

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Want a green card? Better make sure you haven’t criticized Israel on social media | Arwa Mahdawi
ByArwa Mahdawi May 4, 2026

Updated guidelines issued by the Trump administration mean immigrants could potentially be denied a green card for their political opinionsLet’s play a fun game of Will This Get Me Deported? The first contestant is myself: a British-Palestinian green c…

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Trump says US will escort trapped ships from Gulf amid ‘very positive’ talks with Iran
ByGuardian staff and agencies May 3, 2026May 3, 2026

US president’s post announcing maritime escort operation follows flurry of mixed signals including concern Tehran had not ‘paid big enough price’Donald Trump has announced that the US would begin escorting ships trapped by the Iran war out of the Gulf …

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Trump claims hostilities have ended in Iran in letter to congressional leaders
ByLauren Gambino May 1, 2026

President seemed to suggest that legislative deadline to approve war no longer applies as Democrats push backUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump said in a letter sent to congressional leaders o…

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Trump administration says hostilities in Iran ‘terminated’ ahead of war powers deadline
ByLauren Gambino and staff April 30, 2026May 1, 2026

US president faced a 60-day deadline on Friday to end the Iran war or make the case to Congress for extending itA US-Iran ceasefire that began in early April has “terminated” hostilities between the two sides for the purposes of an approaching congress…

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Oil price tops $126 a barrel after Trump warns Iran blockade could last ‘months’
ByMark Saunokonoko April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Markets spooked as US president appears willing to keep up naval blockade and Iran keeps strait of Hormuz all but shutBusiness live – latest updatesThe global oil price has soared above $126 a barrel, its highest level since 2022, after Donald Trump sa…

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