Suicide bomber from Daesh (ISIS) terrorist group opened fire inside Mar Elias Church in Dwel'a neighbourhood before blowing himself up, says Syrian Interior Ministry.

Iran has in the past threatened to close the strait but has never followed through on the move, which would restrict trade and impact global oil prices.

The Turkish Communications Director’s statement came after the US launched strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, including the Fordow facility, using bunker-buster bombs and cruise missiles.