The reports of attacks on commercial ships came after the US said it "eliminated" 16 Iranian mine-layers in the area. Elsewhere, two drones were downed near Dubai airport.

Those messages of reassurance have been promoted and amplified by an active online community, particularly of expats of various nationalists including Brits. This attempted attack at such a ...

A player decides to return to Iran after initially taking up Australia's offer of asylum, bringing the total number remaining behind to six.

Anaheim Ducks centre Ryan Poehling (25) shoots as Winnipeg Jets centre Adam Lowry defends, left, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim. Poehling scored the game ...