
Saudi Arabian détente with its regional rival has unravelled as US-Israeli war triggers furious Iranian retaliation

Airline axes services to UAE and other destinations hours after drone attack on Dubai’s main airport

Treasury secretary Scott Bessent says White House is prepared to tolerate the trade to avoid supply shortages

UK, France and Germany refuse to be drawn into wider war with Iran, risking a showdown with US President

Iran has shown that control of the strait gives it a stranglehold over the world economy

Israel’s opposition parties criticise PM’s management of war even if they express strong support for offensive

President casts doubt on visit with Chinese leader as officials from both countries lay groundwork for improved relations

Latest incident comes as President Trump says he is seeking to build a coalition to open up the crucial Strait of Hormuz

US president tells the FT in an interview that China summit could be delayed

Foreign minister S Jaishankar tells FT diplomacy ‘is yielding results’ as Trump touts sending warships