The 280m aircraft carrier will be joined by allies from around the world as she patrols the region with a promise to help 'maintain international security and prosperity'.
Operation Rising Lion targeted sites in Tehran as well as Iran 's nuclear facilities in a devastating wave of air strikes - escalating fears the Middle East is on the brink of all-out war.
CHRIS WHEELER IN BILBAO: Fernandes says he will leave Man United this summer if the club want to cash in on him in the wake of their Europa League final defeat.
At last, here it is, a global guide to help oval-ball enthusiasts plan the best places to take in a fixture - close to home or thousands of miles away.
CHRIS WHEELER: Bilbao is braced for an invasion of tens of thousands of English fans when Manchester United and Tottenham clash in the Europa League final in 11 days' time.
CHRIS WHEELER AT THE VITALITY STADIUM: Rasmus Hojlund struck deep into injury time to salvage a draw for Manchester United against Bournemouth on Sunday.
We know China is building a spying and repression network here in the UK. It has set up secret police stations here to watch and intimidate Chinese citizens.
MAN UNITED 5-4 LYON (7-6 AGG) - CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: Never Gonna Stop, declared the red and black tifo displayed at Old Trafford on Thursday night.