The government says it’s considering sending mine hunting drones to the Strait of Hormuz, after Donald Trump asked other countries for warships to protect the channel.

The vital shipping route’s been closed off by Iran since the war began.
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband insists it’s important the UK supports America.
But Liberal Democrat leader – and MP for Kingston and Surbiton – Sir Ed Davey can’t see a reason why we should at the moment: