Tensions escalate between Iran and the US after the launch of a military satellite and continuing disputes in the Persian Gulf.
Donald Trump says he has instructed the US Navy to fire on any Iranian ships that harass it at sea.
Mr Trump said on Twitter:"I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea."
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Oil price rebounds as Trump stokes tensions with Iran – live updatesMarriott Hotels has agreed to place 1,500 staff on zero hours contracts onto the Government's job retention scheme following criticism from unions.
Read more »
Coronavirus: Trump to 'temporarily suspend immigration' to US due to COVID-19The US president says he will suspend immigration to 'protect the jobs of our great American citizens'.
Read more »
Donald Trump says he will suspend all immigration to the US to fight coronavirusUS president insists closing borders will protect 'GREAT American citizens' from the 'Invisible Enemy' of the virus
Read more »
Donald Trump bans all immigration into US 'to protect American jobs'He announced the plans in a tweet, stating that he needed to protect the jobs of 'great American Citizens'.
Read more »
Trump boasts his briefings have ‘great ratings’ as US coronavirus deaths near 43,000President Trump once again tweets complaints about ‘lamestream media’ hours after he’s mocked live on MSBNC
Read more »