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General · 8 April 2026

Keir Starmer heads to Middle East after Iran ceasefire

Keir Starmer heads to Middle East after Iran ceasefire

The Middle East region will see a moment of relief after a last-minute ceasefire with Iran was agreed, causing global oil prices to plummet. Labour leader Keir Starmer travels there today to meet allies and vowed Britain would support and sustain the agreement. He aims to help turn it into a lasting deal and ensure the permanent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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