Downing Street will block any US bid to use UK bases for operations against bridges in Iran as the deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz expires. Diplomacy steps up amid higher global prices, while Tehran rejects a 45‑day truce plan from Pakistan.

A fitness app has exposed identities and locations of about 500 UK military personnel at sensitive sites, with posts since Jan 2026 revealing routines and roles, including near the nuclear fleet’s base. Officials face pressure to restrict app use in secure areas and tighten digital security rules.

Charles III will privately press Trump on his state visit to stick with Nato and the UK–US security pact, highlighting the alliance’s value for European‑US stability. He aims to avoid a public row over any exit talk while creating space to improve relations with the PM.

After Trump’s threat to quit Nato, European capitals warn it could fracture alliance security and embolden a hostile state. The UK is driving a diplomatic push with partners to reinforce defence ties and protect energy routes, including the Strait of Hormuz.