John Healey said the Royal Navy tracked three foreign submarines near UK waters, close to vital undersea cables and pipelines in the North Atlantic. He warned that any attempt to damage this infrastructure would carry serious consequences, underscoring Britain’s resolve to protect it.

Washington says Tehran sought a truce, agreeing to a two-week ceasefire. Any future deal would require it to uncover and hand over undeclared nuclear material. Trump claims a joint venture to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel says the arrangement doesn’t cover Lebanon.

The US president escalated threats against Iran, setting a final deadline for a deal as US forces conducted operations near Kharg Island, a key oil export hub. His remarks drew widespread condemnation. The US-imposed time limit was due to expire at 1am UK time, with further action signalled if talks failed.

Senior medics warn a six-day walkout by resident doctors beginning today could trigger weeks of disruption, with NHS hospitals struggling to staff services over Easter. Consultants say covering tens of thousands of shifts may be impossible and call for urgent talks to protect patient care.