John Baron: The UK should mediate between Iran and the United States

We are well-placed to aid in de-escalating the crisis, and ultimately securing a diplomatic solution.

Bob Seely: How Iran is seeking to hit the West where it hurts – at the petrol pumps

Even Monday’s one-off attack will add 20 cents to petrol prices. In the US, that will cost families an extra $18 a month at the petrol pump.

Bob Seely: In the Gulf, we are paying the price for starving defence of funding for so long

As well as a response to the immediate crisis, we need to start planning ahead properly and routinely.

John Jenkins: Too many excuses are made for Iran – especially by the EU. We must get real, stand with America, and take decisive action.

I’m glad to see we’ve now had the guts to stop a tanker we believe is smuggling Iranian oil in defiance of sanctions on Syria.

WATCH: “He never backs Britain.” May rebukes Corbyn over his record on Russia, the IRA and Iran.

The Opposition leader had pressed the Prime Minister over the UK’s relationship with Saudi Arabia.

Andrew Gimson’s PMQs sketch: Johnson dominates without being there

In a low blow, the Scottish Nationalists pretend to back Hunt.

Benedict Rogers: Character, values and dignity. Why I am voting for Hunt.

We don’t need a ‘Brexiteer’ leader, we need a unifier, a leader who is not marked by labels but by their ability to implement the referendum result.

It’s right to protest against the UK rolling out the red carpet for Saudi Arabia. But don’t then invite Houthis to Parliament.

One Labour MP appears to be performing a dedicated Jeremy Corbyn tribute act by mimicking his foreign policy double standards.

Natasha Hausdorff: The proscription of Hezbollah is welcome – though overdue

It will be a significant step forward in keeping this heinous organisation from inciting hatred on our streets.

Benedict Rogers: Hunt has made a strong start in placing values at the heart of British foreign policy

From Hong Kong to Yemen to Burma the Foreign Secretary is making positive steps. There is still more to do, however.

Garvan Walshe: Why Khashoggi’s murder is Erdogan’s chance to strike

The killing gives Turkey’s autocrat the opportunity to make common cause with the Saudi prince’s enemies.

The Khashoggi case shows that the UK’s alliance with Saudi Arabia serves neither our interests nor our values

For how much longer can Ministers continue to try to defend a relationship which has become increasingly indefensible?

Andrew Mitchell: If Trump’s America can hold the Saudis to account for their actions in Yemen, then so can we

At present, with the public support of their UK allies, there are few consequences for the Saudi-Emirati-led Coalition when they bomb children.

Julie Lenarz: A change in approach offers the best chance of ending the war in Yemen

Allowing Hodeidah, the country’s main port, to remain under the control of Houthi rebels is simply making the situation worse.

Daniel Kawczynski: We must back Trump’s withdrawal of support from the Iran deal

Obama and his partners ignored the loudly-voiced concerns of our key Gulf strategic partners and Israel that the deal ignored potential Iranian interference in the region.