Prime minister holds emergency meeting involving senior ministers and military chiefs

US president fuels speculation that America could join Israeli military action

As a decision on involvement looms, some of the president’s most ardent supporters have turned against him

Labour prime minister chaired emergency ‘Cobra’ meeting amid fears over escalating situation in the Middle East

Prime minister holds emergency meeting involving senior ministers and military chiefs

President hints at action within days as US readies forces capable of striking underground Fordow nuclear facility

Tehran could target US troops, disrupt oil supplies or carry out cyber attacks or terrorism, warn former Washington officials

At this point, a weakened Tehran might accept a face-saving deal and sanctions relief to avert a US attack

British, French and German foreign ministers to meet Iranian counterpart on Friday

The prime minister has urged the US President to step back from the brink. But if Trump does strike Iran, what are Starmer’s options? Kate Devlin explains

Saudi Arabia, UAE and other states in region fear becoming targets for retaliation if US strikes Iran

First high-level face-to-face diplomacy with Tehran since attacks began

President Xi is likely to double down on energy independence drive as Strait of Hormuz risks rise

Allies’ top defence and foreign policy officials were due to hold talks on July 1

Crown jewel of Tehran’s nuclear programme at Fordow can only be destroyed with US bombs