President Donald Trump says the US is considering “winding down” operations against Iran, but that other nations must guard the Strait of Hormuz
Trump adds that he does not want a ceasefire, saying “you don’t do a ceasefire when you are literally obliterating the other side”
The US says it will temporarily lift sanctions on Iranian oil stuck at sea, to contain the war’s ongoing impact on energy prices
Earlier, the UK approved the use of its bases for the US to launch strikes on Iranian sites that target Hormuz – it’s a vital shipping lane for about 20% of the world’s oil
Trump says the UK’s decision is “very late” – how has the UK’s stance shifted?
Iran’s foreign minister accuses UK PM Starmer of “putting British lives in danger”, adding “Iran will exercise its right to self-defence”
Earlier, Trump called Nato allies “cowards” for being reluctant to help the US open Hormuz
