Trump ‘expects to hear very soon’ from Iran on ceasefire proposal as Tehran makes fresh threat

Download our app Iran has warned it would launch a “heavy assault” on US assets in the Middle East if there are further attacks on ships, as Donald Trump stated he “expects to hear very soon” from Tehran about a ceasefire agreement. The UK is redeploying HMS Dragon to the Middle East ahead of a possible international mission to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has warned that vessels complying with US sanctions will face difficulties crossing the strait.