Donald Trump fiercely criticised the Israeli PM for launching strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities just days after negotiating a deal, lamenting the abrupt escalation and casting doubt on the reliability of the agreement.

A reported Israeli strike killing Iranian security personnel and damaging a detention facility has heightened tensions over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, while the US President’s “Make Iran Great Again” statement fuels diplomatic strain.

Deploying stealth jets from thousands of miles away, the US has struck Iranian nuclear sites with bunker-busting ordnance and signalled readiness for further action, prompting Iran to warn of severe global repercussions.

A man was handed a lengthy prison sentence, with several individuals describing harrowing experiences that contributed to his conviction.