Trump is amassing a large fleet near Iran. Here’s what’s at stake.
- U.S. considers a limited military strike on Iran to pressure nuclear negotiations, amid a significant military buildup in the Middle East.
- Former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and released without charge.
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