The US and Israel continue to strike Iran for a fourth day after a drone attack hit the American embassy in Saudi Arabia. In response to a strike on an RAF base, the UK has confirmed it is dispatching a warship to Cyprus. Get the latest updates and expert insights from military analyst Michael Clarke.
US and Israel Intensify Attacks on Iran
- The US and Israel are launching attacks against Iran on day four of the conflict.
- Iran is retaliating with strikes on US bases and allies across the Gulf.
- The US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was hit by drones, causing a limited fire.
- Israeli forces continue targeting Iran-backed Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon.
- Benjamin Netanyahu vows “quick and decisive action” aiming for “peace through strength.”
UK Deploys HMS Dragon to Cyprus
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed the UK is bolstering its defensive operations in the area after talks with the Cypriot president.
The UK will send HMS Dragon, a Type 45 air defence destroyer capable of shooting down ballistic missiles, along with helicopters equipped with counter-drone technology.
“We will always act in the interest of the UK and our allies,” Starmer stated.
Regional Impact and Rising Tensions
- Thousands of Britons remain stranded after limited flights resumed from the UAE.
- Oil and gas prices in the UK have surged to their highest levels in over a year.
- The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route, was closed by Iran last night, intensifying the crisis.
- Trump predicts the conflict could last four to five weeks, with warnings that “the hardest hits are yet to come.”
- Sir Keir Starmer defends the UK’s stance against airstrikes, rejecting regime change from the skies despite pressure from Trump.
