The USS Alaska has surfaced near Gibraltar, sending a nuclear deterrent signal to Tehran as President Trump warns the ceasefire is on "life support" and regional tensions escalate.
The cost of the US military campaign against Iran, Operation Epic Fury, has soared to $29 billion. The Pentagon cites rising equipment repairs and operational costs for the $4 billion jump.
Iran warns it will raise uranium enrichment to 90%—weapons-grade—if the US or Israel launches new attacks. The parliamentary commission says the move is part of its strategic defense plan.
PM Keir Starmer is battling a major leadership crisis after 72 Labour MPs and several aides demanded his resignation following massive losses in local and regional elections across the UK.
