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United States and Iran Escalate Conflict as Washington Targets Tehran With New Economic Measures

United States President Donald Trump announced a broad economic campaign against Iran and new secondary sanctions on international trading partners, while Tehran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about disruptions to global energy markets and maritime security.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham to Give Ukraine Classified Storm Shadow Blueprints for Domestic Missile Production
UK Graduate Job Vacancies Plunge 45% to Lowest Levels on Record
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