Harsh divisions have emerged between Ursula von der Leyen and the second most powerful official in the European Commission over US strikes on Iran.

Three cargo ships have been hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.

Pete Hegseth has insisted that the Trump administration will not be affected by “mission creep”.

Iran continued to fire drones and missiles at its Gulf neighbours overnight, despite Donald Trump’s estimation that the war was “very complete, pretty much”.

The tone coming out of the US and Israeli governments has diverged noticeably in the last day, writes Henry Bodkin in Jerusalem.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they would not allow "one litre of oil" ​to be shipped from the Middle East if U.S. and Israeli attacks continue.

Putin said Russia ⁠would continue to ⁠stand by Tehran, saying he wished to confirm “unwavering support ‌for Tehran and solidarity with ⁠our Iranian ⁠friends”.

Donald Trump has said ending the war with Iran will be a “mutual” decision with Benjamin Netanyahu.

The last time U.S. crude futures traded over $100 per barrel was the summer of 2022.