His decision to reduce the partnership came after South Korea recently declined to aid his war effort in Iran.

Adm Cooper acknowledges service at sea for long periods is "uniquely challenging", after visiting the warship.

Adm Brad Cooper acknowledged that navy service at sea for long periods is "uniquely challenging and tough", following a visit to the warship.

The rare meeting comes a week after Israel rejected Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.

About 200 firefighters worked to keep the fires from converging on Salamina, with one now under control.

A search-and-rescue operation is under way after properties were uprooted from their foundations.