A widening internal division has emerged within the White House over whether to resume aggressive military strikes or sustain diplomatic pressure, following a stalled summit breakthrough with China.

US President Donald Trump returned from China on Friday, facing mounting pressure over the Iran war, with top aides preparing options for renewed military action against Tehran if…

Trump has signalled growing frustration over the 11-week-old crisis but has shown little inclination to soften his harsh diplomatic approach towards Tehran.