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The US president also calls on allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. The UK says it is discussing a “range of options” to protect shipping in the region.

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The US bombs Iran’s key oil infrastructure – Kharg Island – as Donald Trump calls for the UK and allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.

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The military operation in Iran is now over two weeks old. While overnight U.S. attacks on the critical Kharg Island avoided striking Iranian oil facilities, the Islamist regime in Tehran continues to attack energy infrastructure throughout the Gulf region.