Trump’s repeated insults towards Starmer over the Iran war continue as the PM states he will “not back down.”

Iran has rejected the US peace plan, proposing its own five-point resolution. Conditions include halting aggression and ensuring safety against future attacks. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Tehran’s stance of self-defence unless demands are met.

Israel confirmed the killing of Iranian naval commander Alireza Tangsiri in a precise airstrike in Bandar Abbas. The Israeli Defence Forces targetted Tangsiri for his role in disrupting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, vowing to continue operations in Iran.

Donald Trump has branded the UK’s aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, as ‘toys’. He criticised NATO for not assisting the US in the Middle East, stating, “they aren’t the best aircraft carriers by the way”. Further developments are anticipated.

Nicolas Maduro returns to US court as charges of drug trafficking against him remain amid failed legal fee dismissal efforts.

US airports may have to shut as wait times reach historical highs, with some exceeding 4.5 hours due to staffing shortages.