Wary allies show there’s no quick fix to Trump’s Iran crisis
European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war isn't really an option.
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After Trump’s Call to Send Warships to Strait of Hormuz, Nations Respond With Caution – The New York Times
- After Trump’s Call to Send Warships to Strait of Hormuz, Nations Respond With Caution The New York Times
- Live updates: Iran war news; Trump urges China, allies to help with Strait of Hormuz crisis CNN
- Trump threatens NATO allies over Strait of Hormuz help WBUR
- Exclusive: Trump Administration Plans to Announce Coalition to Escort Ships Through Strait of Hormuz WSJ
- 'We will remember': Trump warns countries to help secure Strait of Hormuz as shipping stalls CNBC
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Dubai Set to Resume Flights After Drone Caused Fuel Tank Fire – Bloomberg.com
- Dubai Set to Resume Flights After Drone Caused Fuel Tank Fire Bloomberg.com
- Iran war live: Drone attacks spark fire near Dubai airport and Fujairah Al Jazeera
- Dubai airport resumes some flights after drone attack caused fuel tank blaze Reuters
- Drone strike hits Dubai airport, a major global hub, sparking huge fire The Washington Post
- Emirates suspends all flights from Dubai Time Out Dubai
Oil prices rise after Trump claims US ‘totally demolished’ Iran’s Kharg Island export hub – The Guardian
- Oil prices rise after Trump claims US ‘totally demolished’ Iran’s Kharg Island export hub The Guardian
- Brent crude holds above $100 as Trump says U.S. may hit Iran's oil hub again 'just for fun' CNBC
- Trump May Send Troops To Capture "Crown Jewel Of Iran" NDTV
- Gulf countries report new attacks after Iran warns major UAE ports to evacuate AP News
- After the U.S. strike on Kharg Island, here's what to know about Iran's islands PBS
Iran war: What is happening on day 17 of US-Israel attacks?
Dubai contained a fire near its airport and temporarily suspended flights, while Trump claimed Iran wants to negotiate.
Drone strike disrupts Dubai flights as Iran continues Gulf attacks
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Japan begins release of oil reserves as Iran war sparks energy crisis
Tokyo's move comes as oil prices remain elevated amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Hospital officials say Israeli strikes killed 12 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman – AP News
- Hospital officials say Israeli strikes killed 12 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman AP News
- Israeli attacks kill 13 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman Al Jazeera
- Israeli strike kills 4 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman, hospital officials say NBC News
- Palestinian reports: 3 killed in IDF strike in Gaza, including pregnant woman Haaretz
- Israeli forces kill 16 people in Gaza and the West Bank, medics say Reuters
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Middle East crisis live: Trump increases pressure on allies over strait of Hormuz; Israel says it still has ‘thousands of targets’ in Iran
Trump warns Nato faces ‘very bad’ future if US allies fail to assist in opening the vital oil route; Israel says thousands of targets in Iran remain – follow it live
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Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has said she has no immediate plans to send her country’s maritime self-defence forces to help protect tanker traffic in the strait of Homuz.
We have not made any decisions whatsoever about dispatching escort ships. We are continuing to examine what Japan can do independently and what can be done within the legal framework.
I would like to engage in solid discussions based on Japan’s views and position regarding the need for early de-escalation.
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