Rubio made the remarks in an interview with Fox News, where he also accused Tehran of engaging in "fake negotiations"

The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and onward to the Arabian Sea.

The complete timeline of Operation Midnight Hammer, executed by the US against Iran.

Following Trump's airstrikes on Iran, US citizens are advised to leave Israel. Ambassador Huckabee emphasizes the risks of Iranian retaliation.

Swarm attacks, cyber strikes or nothing at all for now. The most pressing question is whether Iran will retaliate against ‘the Great Satan’ - and if so, how?

Iran's parliament approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route, following US strikes on the country's nuclear sites

India imports about 80% of its oil requirement, meaning that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz will likely impact the price of oil that India purchases

The US's 'Operation Midnight Hammer' bombed three nuclear sites in Iran. Despite acknowledging damage, Iran remains committed to continuing its nuclear program.

The Pentagon briefing did not provide any new details about Iran's nuclear capabilities. Hegseth said the timeline was the result of a schedule set by President Donald Trump for talks with Iran about its nuclear ambitions

People inside Iran tell BBC Persian about their fear and anger after the US bombed key nuclear sites overnight.

McCartney Kessler claims her first grass-court WTA Tour title with a 6-4 7-5 win over Dayana Yastremska in a rain-affected Nottingham Open final.

Middle East Conflict: Addressing a White House briefing, General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, revealed that the operation aimed to severely degrade Iran's nuclear weapons infrastructure.

England's Harry Brook is caught out for 99 after dropping a pull right into the hands of Shardul Thakur at deep backward-square on day three of the first Test at Headingley.

The US's 'Operation Midnight Hammer' bombed three nuclear sites in Iran. Despite acknowledging damage, Iran remains committed to continuing its nuclear program.

The BBC's world news correspondent Joe Inwood answers three key questions after the US strikes in Iran.