The RAF shot down "a number" of Iranian attack drones in defence of Israel last night, Rishi Sunak has confirmed.

The Prime Minister confirmed that the UK sent "additional planes" to the region as part of operations already under way against Isis in Syria and Iraq.

He said the UK participated in an “international coordinated effort” to intercept the missiles and drones fired.

Sunak described Iran's attack as "dangerous and unnecessary escalation which I've condemned in strongest terms".

Sunak described Iran's attack as "dangerous and unnecessary escalation which I've condemned in strongest terms"