US-Israel war on Iran

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: April 13, 2026Country: United States

PoliticsBusiness & Economy

Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated with Donald Trump's announcement of an Iranian naval blockade, described as 'piracy' by the Iranian army. Meanwhile, protests by workers in India have erupted due to rising living costs exacerbated by the Iran war. The UK, through Keir Starmer, stated it would not support the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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