Pompeo on Iran's claims it busted CIA spy ring: “The Iranian regime has a long history of lying. They lied about where they shot down the American [drone], they now lied about where they took down this tanker, it’s part of the nature of the ayatollah to lie…

what the hell https://t.co/2Tli8iLNrJ

#BREAKING: Today UK Foreign Minister Hunt is expected to announce limited sanctions against members of the IRGC & say that the UK is willing to join an international protection force on the right terms. It will also send military air assets to the region.…

#BREAKING: Bloomberg: The IAEA passed away five days ago. His death only announced today - only after the funeral https://t.co/gW5BRg10bx

#BREAKING: Bloomberg: The head of IAEA passed away five days ago. His death only announced today - only after the funeral

So take with a rather large pinch of salt, about the size of Jupiter.

For those getting confused by their sensationalism, they mean nuclear-powered subs, not nuclear-capable. Just to clarify.

Time for eagle eyed people to keep an eye on aircraft movements. Like this RAF C-17 (ZZ177) out of the UK that could carry such helicopters. @air_intel @ELINTNews

Vietnam has called on China to remove an oil exploration ship from disputed waters in the South China Sea https://t.co/92LcvTSx1o

Not disputed: They’re Vietnam’s EEZ and Continental Shelf under UNCLOS. China’s ships have violated Vietnam’s waters, in an area thousands km away from China. https://t.co/MrrdS3YhlT

#UPDATE: UK FM Jeremy Hunt is to expected to address the Commons today, in this speech he is likely to lay out the next steps for the UK vis-à-vis Iran and the Gulf crisis.

#BREAKING: US sanctions Chinese oil trader and its CEO for breaching Iran sanctions

One thing I’m hoping when Boris likely becomes PM on Wednesday is that he keeps Jeremy Hunt as Foreign Secretary & Penny Mordaunt as Defence Secretary, they’ve done a pretty good job, it has to be said.

#USAF is working in unison with the #KSA to build up & secure the PSAB to enhance operational flexibility while maintaining security & stability in the region. Click the link to see the video https://t.co/WcIbHmd1jw #AirForce @CENTCOM @usairforce @DeptofDefense…

#UPDATE: UK FM Jeremy Hunt is now addressing Parliament

#BREAKING: Jeremy Hunt says UK is looking to create a European-led maritime naval mission in the Gulf

@Jeremy_Hunt @UKParliament BREAKING: @Jeremy_Hunt says European-led maritime protection mission will be established to ensure safe passage of commercial ships in Gulf in wake of Iran tanker seizure

Jeremy Hunt declares Iran is guilty of "state piracy" in seizing UK-flagged tanker Stena Impero. He tells Commons: "Let us be clear, under international law Iran had no right to obstruct the ship's passage, let alone board her. It was therefore an act of…

BREAKING: Hunt outlines plans for a new "European-led maritime protection mission to support safe passage of crew and cargo" in Gulf. He says he's had "construtive discussions" with Euro nations over weekend & will layout plans later this week.

NEW - UK Foreign Sec @Jeremy_Hunt: - A #Europe-led maritime protection mission is being established to patrol #Hormuz. - It will focus on free navigation & will not be part of #Trump's maximum pressure policy on #Iran. - HMS Duncan, a Type 45 destroyer, will…

NEW: HMS Duncan to be in the Gulf by 29th July, Hunt confirms in Parliament. "European-led maritime protection mission" will also be established. He uses the word "convoy" but doesn't really elaborate.