Gulf states press US to neutralise Iran for good as Hormuz crisis deepens - Reuters
Gulf states press US to neutralise Iran for good as Hormuz crisis deepens Reuters
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"he’d demanded U.S. allies send warships to open the key oil shipment route."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Britain is discussing with the U.S. and allies in Europe and the Gulf the possibility of using mine-hunting drones."
— Keir Starmer , Politician
"I have 'demanded' that about seven countries heavily reliant on Middle East oil join a coalition to police the Strait of Hormuz."
— Donald Trump , Politician
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Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is Iran's Supreme Leader.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Chinese Vice Premier meeting with Scott Bessent for trade talks.
British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
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The UAE closed its airspace after intercepting Iranian missile and drone attacks, which caused explosions in Dubai and fires at oil facilities. Concurrently, Israel conducted strikes on Tehran and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
President Trump bypassed traditional diplomacy to launch strikes on Iran, leading to regional instability and rising oil prices. He now seeks international assistance to secure the Strait of Hormuz, but faces reluctance from allies.
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