Daily brief
The UK is working with allies on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirming the effort. Options reportedly under consideration include the use of warships and mine-hunting drones to counter Iran's control of the waterway, though there are conflicting reports about a potential warship deployment.
An Edinburgh to Dubai flight was forced to turn back over Egypt following a drone attack on an airport.
The British Army is looking to re-establish its Corps level of command as it rehearses NATO plans.