The Energy Secretary says the UK is working with allies to help secure the shipping lane, adding the "best and simplest way is to de-escelate this conflict".

The reports of attacks on commercial ships came after the US said it "eliminated" 16 Iranian mine-layers in the area.

Meanwhile, Israel says it's carrying out strikes across Iran and in Lebanon. This afternoon, G7 finance ministers will hold ...

Around 90% of Iran's oil exports pass through Kharg Island, but the US president says oil infrastructure was not targeted.