Donald Trump extended a moratorium on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure by ten days to facilitate indirect negotiations as the Pentagon considers deploying 10,000 additional troops.This potential reinforcement follows the arrival of 3,000 paratroopers intended to secure the Strait of Hormuz after Israel killed a high-ranking Iranian naval commander.Meanwhile,
Keir Starmer refused US access to the Diego Garcia military base, prompting criticism as defense officials warn of
Iran's growing ballistic missile range.