Mr Trump reportedly approved military strikes against Iran in retaliation for the downing of a US spy drone, but called off the attacks at the last minute while planes were in the air. (Image: REUTERS)An Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran had Oman forwarded a message from Mr trump that a US attack was imminent. "However, we told the Omani official that any attack against Iran will have regional and international consequences." Brian Hook, the US envoy on Iran, said it was "important we do everything" to de-escalate tensions with Iran. On Thursday, Trump said Iran had made "a very big mistake" by shooting down the drone in what the US military claimed was an "unprovoked attack".

Source: Daily Mirror June 21, 2019 08:26 UTC