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The UK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed a week ago that the Type 45 Destroyer would be deployed to the Mediterranean region, after a drone struck the runway at the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus on 1 March, causing what the Ministry of Defence (MoD) described as "minimal damage".
The Royal Navy has no major warship in the Mediterranean region.
ShareSaveAfter Iran, will Trump turn his eyes to Cuba?During a White House event with the Inter Miami CF soccer team, the US president said the island was “ready to fall”.
Inside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's oustingThe BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.
'We got home': Passengers on Dubai-Dublin flight celebrate returnThe Emirates flight was the first in a number of days after the United States-Israeli attacks on Iran led to the closure of nearly all airspace in the Middle East.
Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikesFootage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.
Fire breaks out near US consulate in Dubai after drone strikeUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed a drone struck a parking lot adjacent to the US consulate building in Dubai.
Trump lashes out at Spain, says he is 'going to cut off all trade'The US president criticised the Spanish government after it blocked the US from using its bases during the attack on Iran.
Trump on Starmer: 'Not Winston Churchill that we're dealing with'President Donald Trump criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the UK's initial response to US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
BBC questions Marco Rubio over reported strike on Iranian schoolThe secretary of state said the US 'would not deliberately target a school' and directed further questions to the defence department.
Watch: The third day of the US-Israeli war with IranA fast-moving day saw the conflict widen in the region, with strikes being traded between opposing sides.
What did Trump say in his first live remarks since Iran attack?BBC's Sarah Smith was inside the room as the US president mostly stayed on script while speaking at a White House event.
Watch: Trump outlines objectives for ongoing military operation in IranIt is Trump's first public comments since the operation began.
Smoke seen rising from US-run naval base in BahrainIran has targeted the US Navy base in Bahrain, highlighting gaps in air defences, which could worry Washington and its allies in the region.
Hegseth on Iran attacks: 'This is not Iraq, this is not endless'US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration.
Video appears to show US F-15 fighter jet crashing in KuwaitThe US says six of its F-15 jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses", with all crew in a stable condition.
Watch: Retaliations continue on day two of US-Israel attacks on IranDonald Trump warned of more US deaths after three US service members have been killed in action on the second day of US-Israel attack on Iran.
Trump warns 'there will likely be more' US deaths in Iran conflictUS President Donald Trump posted a video statement on the attack on Iran to Truth Social.
Watch: Footage shows Iranian drone on fire crash-landing in KuwaitAn eyewitness captured the moment an Iranian drone crashed in Kuwait.
Day two of US strikes on Iran: What Americans are askingThe BBC’s Helena Humphrey reports from Washington DC on day two of President Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran.
Watch: Moment Iran's state TV announces Supreme Leader has been killedIran's state media has confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed.
Protesters across the US demonstrate against strikes on IranPeople rallied across American cities on Saturday, with additional protests planned for later.
