The moves by European leaders to stymie the United States in its conflict with the Islamist Iranian regime, apparently motivated by fear of potential blowback from Tehran and its proxies, appear set to incur a far greater strategic setback as Republicans call for a complete re-assessment of the NATO alliance.

In a post on social media, the US president says in Iran “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one” if the key shipping lane is not reopened.

US president tells Iran: ‘Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell’

US | Barney Davis

UK

In my congregation in Lewisham, I can see a hunger to be more serious

An urgent search and rescue operation by US forces is underway for the missing American airman – while Iranian forces are also on the hunt – offering anyone who finds him a substantial reward.