France pushes back on calls to reopen Strait of Hormuz by force
Intense diplomatic discussions have taken place in New York to lay the ground for an international defensive naval operation in the strait
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GCC urges UN Security Council to take 'measures' to ensure freedom of navigation
Closure of the Strait of Hormuz is causing global economic uncertainty
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On the Record: Shirin Ebadi talks war and democracy in Iran
Iranian writer and Nobel laureate believes the regime's power structures have been weakened since conflict broke out with the US and Israel
Impact of a blocked Strait of Hormuz being felt globally
Essentials such as critical fuel and fertiliser supplies are still being held hostage in the Gulf a month on
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