Anand Menon and Rainbow Murray discuss Europe and Canada’s alignment on Iran, why Belgium’s prime minister wants normalisation with Russia and France’s regional elections. Plus: Rebecca C Lubot on presidential succession.

As Washington plays down disruption, how safe is the Strait of Hormuz?
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Iran vows to keep blocking Strait of Hormuz as three more cargo ships are attacked in the Gulf
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The widening global conflict at the US diverts South Korean missile defences to the Middle East
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