The US president's call for allied naval forces comes as Iran's Revolutionary Guard says, 'Let him send his ships'.
Meanwhile, more than 20,000 patients await evacuation as the Rafah crossing is set to partially reopen on Wednesday.
The US-Israel war on Iran rages on and China says it should never have happened.
Alireza Enayati says relations with Saudi Arabia are 'progressing naturally' and he's in contact with Saudi officials.
Police make 12 arrests as demonstrators defy government restrictions to gather on Thames embankment.
Displaced families in Sidon are turning their vehicles into makeshift shelters, covering them with tarp.
Ukraine leader previously said advisers were sent to Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia to help thwart Iranian drone attacks.
Several Gulf energy producers have declared force majeure on oil and gas shipments after disruptions to shipping.
Sinners enters tonight's race with a record 16 Academy Award nominations, including for Best Picture and Best Director.
Two Palestinian brothers are the only survivors after Israeli troops killed their parents and two siblings in Tammun.