Iran Air Strikes: Military Bases Containing British Personnel Attacked
British personnel were at two bases in Iraq attacked by Iranian ballistic missiles, with the MOD saying there are no UK casualties.
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USA US Defense Secretary: American Not Seeking Iran War, But 'Prepared To Finish One'
Mark Esper insists Washington is looking for diplomatic options but says Iran must de-escalate.
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Iran Former Army Commander: Withdrawing UK Troops From Iraq Would Be A 'Setback'
Lieutenant General James Bashall was in charge of British forces in Basra for part of Operation Telic.
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Iraq British Ships And Helicopters 'On Standby' In Middle East
The Defence Secretary confirmed the UK's readiness in the region is "changing" and announced some British soldiers in Iraq have been moved.
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USA 'No Decision Whatsoever' To Withdraw US Troops From Iraq
Senior US defence officials have dismissed a draft letter appearing to suggest troop removal was underway.
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USA US Anticipating 'Major' Attack From Iran After Soleimani Death
The United States is preparing for a possible "tit-for-tat" attack from Iran for killing General Qassem Soleimani.
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Iran NATO Chief Warns Iran Against Provocation Amid Gulf Tensions
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says the US briefed the alliance on the air strike which killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.
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Iran Boris Johnson And Iraqi PM Agree To Work On Diplomatic Solution To Iran Tensions
It comes as Mr Johnson and European leaders released a statement calling for de-escalation in the region.
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Iran UK 'Smart' To Keep Out Of Escalating US-Iran Tensions
Defence expert Dr Karin von Hippel's comments come as Prime Minister Boris Johnson joined European leaders in calling for de-escalation.
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Iran The Current Situation In Iran: How Did We Get Here?
A look at the key events which happened prior to the death of Iranian military commander General Qassem Soleimani.
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World When The US Navy Took On The Boghammars
What happened when the United States last engaged in combat operations with Iran?
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Iran Royal Navy To Protect Shipping Through Strait Of Hormuz Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions
The tasking comes after the US air strike that killed top Iranian military officer, General Qassem Soleimani.
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USA Trump Threatens To Hit 52 Iranian Targets If Tehran Retaliates
President Trump said the US had targeted 52 Iranian sites, "some at a very high level & important to Iran & the Iranian culture".
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Iran Government Warns Britons Against Travelling To Iran And Iraq
The Foreign Office also urged Britons in the region to "remain vigilant and monitor the media carefully".
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Iran US To Send Around 3,000 More Troops To Middle East After Soleimani Death
Iran is warning of "harsh retaliation" for the killing of its General Qassem Soleimani in a US airstrike.
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Iran US Air Strike Kills Top Iranian Military Commander
Iran warns of "harsh retaliation" after the death of Qassem Soleimani, the commander of the elite Quds force.