Tehran has said that it has complete control over shipping passing through the Straits of Hormuz and has warned that it will strike any passing through the vital sea link
Oil and gas prices have surged in the wake of the conflict, sparking concern about a rise in household prices.
Donald Trump had earlier announced that the U.S. Navy will escort shipping through the Straits of Hormuz.
The first four American soldiers killed by Iran have been named and pictured for the first time.
Israel said it had struck over 250 targets in Lebanon since Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed terror group, joined the conflict on Monday while it has also launched another heavy raid across Iran
Saudi Arabia intercepted two cruise missiles that were fired near Riyadh, the country’s capital
A Government charter flight will be available on Wednesday evening for British nationals wanting to leave Oman amid the conflict in the region.
Meanwhile Emirates airline continued to ramp up flights from Dubai on Wednesday, giving hope to tens of thousand of travellers, expats and holidaymakers trapped in the Gulf.
