Zelensky urges Trump to keep some US defence systems available for his country, saying they’re essential to deter aggression and push for a fair peace. He cautions against using them up elsewhere and notes the personal toll, saying conditions are too dangerous for him to see his children.

The PM sent HMS Dragon and armed helicopters to Cyprus to protect UK personnel after a drone incident at RAF Akrotiri. The US president said he was no Churchill, claiming Britain was not backing his plans enough. The government will charter flights from Oman to assist Britons in the Gulf.

Trump said a larger phase of the US campaign against Iran is imminent, predicting further operations. Energy prices rose and markets wobbled on supply fears, underscoring wider regional risks.

Three US troops were killed as incidents escalated across the Middle East. With casualties across several states, flights were grounded and tourist evacuations planned. The US president signalled talks and claimed naval targets were destroyed, while the UK reviews its threat level.