IRGC says ‘with the end of threats from aggressors’ safe transit possible, as Trump threatens to escalate bombing if Iran doesn’t agree deal
The UK work and pensions secretary, Pat McFadden, has warned that job losses “could happen” in Britain due to the economic impacts of the Iran war.
He said the UK economy was “going in the right direction” at the start of the year and unemployment figures for February showed a decline. He added that interest rates were expected to come down and the markets were pricing in cuts during the course of the year.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/may/06/trump-iran-hormuz-us-project-freedom-live-updates-middle-east-crisis
Author : Taz Ali (now); Tom Ambrose and Mark Saunokonoko (earlier)
Publish date : 2026-05-06 13:38:00
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