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How Iran has used the strait of Hormuz to throttle oil and gas – a visual guide
ByJillian Ambrose. Graphics by Lucy Swan, Harvey Symons and Heidi Wilson March 11, 2026

The Tehran regime has weaponised geography in retaliation for the attacks by the US and Israel Global oil markets have recorded some of the biggest price swings in history this week after the US-Israeli war with Iran throttled the flow of Middle Easter…

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Iran’s regional proxies hold back from all-out war with US and Israel
ByJason Burke in Jerusalem March 11, 2026

Observers wait to see if Yemen-based Houthis will reopen hostilities as US warships approach Red Sea chokepointIranian-backed militias around the Middle East are continuing attacks against Israel, the US and their allies in retaliation for the US-Israe…

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Trump’s ego-trip war has collided with economic reality but he can’t undo the damage | Rafael Behr
ByRafael Behr March 11, 2026

The US president’s doctrine of lawless military adventures harms American interests and boosts Vladimir PutinWaging war with no fixed purpose means victory can be declared at any point. Donald Trump’s motives for launching Operation Epic Fury against I…

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Three merchant ships struck as tensions rise in Hormuz strait amid Iran war
ByMark Saunokonoko and agencies March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

Crew of Thai-registered bulk carrier forced to flee fire, as US says it has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vesselsMiddle East crisis live – latest updatesThree merchant ships have been struck in and around the strait of Hormuz, including a Thai regis…

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US orders petroleum reserve release in bid to calm markets – as it happened
ByEva Corlett March 11, 2026March 12, 2026

This blog is now closed- follow the latest news and live updates in the Middle East crisis hereMiddle East crisis live updatesOver in Senate question time, the foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, has confirmed embassies in Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv and …

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Iran is becoming more defiant in face of US-Israeli onslaught
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor March 10, 2026

Tehran spurns Trump envoy Steve Witkoff and insists on guarantees it will not be attacked againIran has spurned two messages from Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, seeking a ceasefire as its leaders sense it is not losing the war and the US …

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Ella Baron on Donald Trump’s predictions for the war on Iran – cartoon
ByElla Baron March 10, 2026

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Iranians living in UK tell Starmer that war will only strengthen Tehran regime
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor March 10, 2026

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe among more than 100 signatories to letter urging PM not to get drawn further into the conflictNazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is among three of Iran’s former political prisoners and more than 100 Iranians living in the UK who have u…

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Tehran endures ‘worst night of strikes’ amid mixed US messages about more to come
ByWilliam Christou in Beirut, Deepa Parent and Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Dubai March 10, 2026

Hegseth follows Trump’s suggestion war will soon be over by saying US will not stop until Iran ‘decisively defeated’Middle East crisis – live updatesTehran residents say the Iranian capital has endured what they described as its worst night of aerial b…

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How are EU and member states reacting to energy crisis triggered by Iran war?
ByLisa O’Carroll March 10, 2026

Prospect of Trump easing US sanctions on Russian oil is a nightmare for the bloc as nations work out how to respond Middle East crisis – live updatesThe Iran war has thrown global oil and gas flows into chaos and the prospect of Donald Trump easing US …

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