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Trump Halts Iran Attacks Amid Ceasefire Proposal

4/10/2026

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Trump Ceasefire Negotiation

U.S. President Donald Trump paused attacks on Iranian infrastructure after Tehran proposed a ceasefire tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Stephen Flynn, leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), urged Britain to address energy costs linked to conflict, warning inaction risks a cost-of-living crisis.
Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour leader, welcomed the ceasefire and urged action to stabilize energy markets, opposing calls to scrap energy profits levy as oil resumes.

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Starmer Opposes Trump

Keir Starmer, the British Prime Minister, opposes using British bases for offensive actions against Iran, despite threats from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Starmer's spokesman confirmed the prime minister has not changed his stance on limits for American bombers operating from British territory.
The British Defense Ministry is hosting a 40-nation meeting to secure the Strait of Hormuz for safe passage of goods.

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Trump Ceasefire Negotiation

U.S. President Donald Trump paused attacks on Iranian infrastructure after Tehran proposed a ceasefire tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Stephen Flynn, leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), urged Britain to address energy costs linked to conflict, warning inaction risks a cost-of-living crisis.
Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour leader, welcomed the ceasefire and urged action to stabilize energy markets, opposing calls to scrap energy profits levy as oil resumes.

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