Trump threatens ‘major military punishment’ for Iran over future Houthi attacks

UK withdraws diplomatic staff from Iran as US airstrikes continue

Trump made his remarks on Thursday as oil prices once again surged past the symbolic $100 for a barrel of Brent crude, the international benchmark – and amid indications the price could go higher still.

Fresh strikes, shipping attacks and flight disruptions raise fears of a wider conflict

The officials quoted in the report spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about matters of national security.