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Monday, 20 April 2026

Alert: MIDDLE EAST LIVE 20 April: Uncertainty grows in the Strait of Hormuz

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Alert 20 April 2026
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 20 April: Uncertainty grows in the Strait of Hormuz
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Tensions have escalated in the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed security incidents, including reported attacks on vessels and a US interception of an Iranian cargo ship. It's unclear if more talks will take place in the coming day between Washington and Tehran in Islamabad. In Lebanon, a 10-day ceasefire with Israel continues to hold, with thousands returning to the south despite widespread destruction. A UN peacekeeper was also killed over the weekend – likely from Hezbollah fire.  Stay with us for live updates. App users can follow coverage here.

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