Central Command said it has intercepted 33 vessels since imposing a blockade on ships coming to and from Iran.

In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.

Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world's highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.

The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.