Thomas Harding

Talks under way to avoid global food and fertiliser crises owing to Strait of Hormuz closure

Layered defence of jet fighters, heavy machineguns and jammers need to be used, military experts say

British leader says discussions under way between Europe, US and Gulf to ensure security for ships in crucial oil trade route

Negotiations with Iran 'prerequisite' to safely reopen Strait of Hormuz, Paris says

Shipping firms are now examining how to get their vessels and crews out under neutrality, insider tells The National

Experts warn that the technology processing US strike missions in Iran is untested

Charity regulator also gets power to address extremism and tackle people who promote religious hatred

UAE's success in taking out Shaheds will be enhanced with more helicopters entering the fray

US-led bombing raids met with a barrage of Tehran's missiles and drones with little lasting effect

Four additional jets being deployed to Qatar will also help defend its neighbour against Iran's missile and drone barrage

Fleet of surveillance aircraft will provide intelligence to track down field commanders and rocket launchers

Two bombers over the Gulf were first aircraft downed since air strikes began

Navy develops multi-role warship to take out missiles and drones

Nature of air campaign 'about to change' with more B-52s and 'daddy of bombers' going into action, analysts say

The National's security editor answers your questions on the war