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US officials confirmed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz today, as Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth announced that vessels will soon resume sailing through this crucial waterway. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasised the need for ongoing efforts to ensure lasting peace.
Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to either strike a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He warned of severe consequences if no agreement is reached, emphasising that “time is running out” before action will be taken.
Keir Starmer stands firm against US pressure over the Iran conflict, refusing to commit British warships to the Strait of Hormuz. This principled stance has garnered a significant approval boost amid rising tensions. Starmer must maintain this resolve for the upcoming challenges ahead.
Thursday’s front pages lead with the resignation of immigration minister Robert Jenrick, who quit after the government announced its latest Rwanda plans – they didn’t go far enough for Jenrick.
Robert Jenrick, the immigration minister, has quit, stating that the government’s Rwanda legislation isn’t sufficient.
Senate Republicans stopped a plan to pass a $110 billion aid package. Republicans insist that any help for Ukraine should be linked to broader US immigration and asylum reforms.
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson defended his handling of COVID-19 on Wednesday at a public inquiry into the pandemic, saying the government “got some things wrong” but did its best.
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