European leaders have agreed to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, crediting the US president

The PM calls on Trump to exercise restraint and pursue a diplomatic course, while speculation grows over potential US action with Israel against Iran in the coming weeks, and Starmer emphasises that a peaceful outcome depends on dialogue.

The piece details the US President’s suggestion he may authorise airstrikes on Iran after its leadership rejected demands to stand down, amid high-level talks led by the PM over the deepening Middle East crisis.