German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, right, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, centre, attend a European Council meeting in Brussels. EPA

EU to reject Trump demand for Strait of Hormuz patrols

France pushing for moratorium on energy attacks in Gulf before Eid celebrations

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UK buys missiles for Gulf allies' battle against Shaheds

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Starmer defends public prayers by Muslims as Eid Al Fitr approaches

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Belgium to deploy soldiers to protect Jewish community after synagogue attack

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Zelenskyy offers 1,000 drone interceptors a day to Gulf states

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EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas has said no state is 'ready to ​put their people in ⁠harm's way' in the Strait of Hormuz. EPA

Europe seeks to help US and Israel end Iran war to 'save face'

Talks under way to avoid global food and fertiliser crises owing to Strait of Hormuz closure

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CommentTrump and Starmer relationship has been exposed by Iran war differences

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Iran forces shutdown of satellite broadcasts from anti-regime TV station

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Inside France's talks for Lebanon to avoid an Israeli army occupation

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Western allies seek 'viable plan' to reopen Strait of Hormuz

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ExclusiveItalian Foreign Minister backs UAE response to Iran attacks

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Iranians embrace AI singer Nava's revolutionary anthem

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An Italian destroyer escorts a merchant vessel near Somalia. A similar convoy operation could be launched in the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters

Western allies seek 'viable plan' to reopen Strait of Hormuz

British leader says discussions under way between Europe, US and Gulf to ensure security for ships in crucial oil trade route

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ExclusiveItalian Foreign Minister backs UAE response to Iran attacks

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Iranians embrace AI singer Nava's revolutionary anthem

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Exiled medics stirred to help Iran's protesters

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