Trump says it would be ‘easy’ for allies to open Strait of Hormuz.Donald Trump calls Nato allies “cowards”, saying it would be “easy” for them to help open the Strait of Hormuz
The US president called on allies to secure the vital shipping lane last week, but said on Tuesday “most” had informed the US they did not want to get involved
The Iranian foreign ministry said Iran has told the UK that allowing the US to use British military bases will be considered “participation in aggression”. Downing Street says it is “not getting drawn into wider war”
Israel has been hitting Tehran with air strikes as Iranians mark Nowruz – the Persian New Year. Iran launched rounds of missiles at Jerusalem
“I don’t want this to be our last Nowruz” – Iranians tell the BBC about their fears on Persian new year
The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain all reported missile or drone attacks. A drone attack at a Kuwaiti oil refinery has caused a fire, according to state media
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