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'We will not feed this speculation,’ UN says on reports of possible Strait of Hormuz initiative

'We will not feed this speculation,’ UN says on reports of possible Strait of Hormuz initiative

‘I can tell you that the Secretary-General remains in very frequent contact with senior officials in the region and beyond,’ says spokesperson

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Access to satellite imagery restricted amid Iran war: Report
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Access to satellite imagery restricted amid Iran war: Report

Delays by satellite firms complicate open-source intelligence monitoring, raise concerns over transparency, spread of AI-generated images

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Spanish actor Javier Bardem calls for peace and Palestinian freedom while presenting award at Oscars
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Bardem wears ‘No to war’ pin at Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles

Trump administration to announce multinational coalition to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz: Report
16.03.2026

Trump administration to announce multinational coalition to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz: Report

Discussions are ongoing about whether the escort operations would begin before or after hostilities end, says Wall Street Journal

UK discussing options with allies to reopen Strait of Hormuz, says minister
15.03.2026

UK discussing options with allies to reopen Strait of Hormuz, says minister

Comments follow US President Donald Trump's call for several countries to send warships to the region