The transition comes after outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned under intense party pressure following just two years in office.

Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that differing remarks on negotiations occurred at different times, emphasizing that the administration remains unified.

The operation will focus on safeguarding maritime trade and protecting the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea. Two Gulf states are actively participating in the strikes, while Israel and several European countries are part of the regional defense network.

Tehran targets US-aligned Gulf states and knocks out a critical Kuwaiti desalination facility, while American Patriot air defense systems in Erbil sustain hits. President Donald Trump promises swift victory in a national address.

Independent watchdog CyberWell exposes coordinated campaigns exploiting World Cup viewership to propagate century-old conspiracy theories.