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  "path": "/uk/2026/05/11/iran-delivers-escalation-warning-to-starmer/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-11T21:37:42.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
  "tags": [
    "News",
    "UK",
    "Iran",
    "militarism",
    "war",
    "Joe Glenton"
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  "textContent": "A top Iranian official has warned of escalation over UK PM Keir Starmer’s plan to send a British warship to the straits of Hormuz. On 12 May, Starmer and his allies are meeting to discuss plans to open up the strait, which Iran closed after the US and Israel launched unprovoked strikes in March 2026. […]\n\nBy Joe Glenton",
  "title": "Iran delivers ‘escalation’ warning as Starmer drags UK deeper into war"
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