Trump mocked the PM as “no Churchill”, attacking his stance on recent operations. With regional tension rising, the UK is deploying a Royal Navy destroyer to protect RAF Akrotiri and reinforce security for personnel and assets at overseas bases.

Washington signalled a large-scale operation against Tehran following recent incidents. The US president warned of further action. The PM criticised the approach as lacking a clear plan and ruled out UK participation aimed at regime change. Some Britons have been repatriated.

Trump said the campaign to remove Iran’s leadership is “ahead of schedule” and will continue for days, urging the military and public to surrender. Tehran’s retaliatory actions tested regional defences, while Washington signalled no cease in operations despite offers of talks.

Labour suffered a major setback as the Greens won the Gorton & Denton by-election, with Labour falling to third. The result increases pressure on the PM, prompting calls to shift left and fuelling leadership speculation as the party seeks to reconnect with disaffected voters.