Global markets are slumping and oil prices soared to levels not seen in more than a year as Iran launched a series of retaliatory attacks, including a drone strike on the U.S.

• Trump on Iran: President Donald Trump said Iran is seeking talks with the US as military operations continue, but indicated he believes the opportunity for negotiations has passed. His ...

The US consulate in Dhahran - where Saudi oil giant Aramco is based - urges people to shelter. Elsewhere, the UK deploys "a significant level of defensive capability" to Cyprus.