Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will seek to “tighten” relations with the UK in the face of “extraordinary aggression” from Iran ahead of a meeting with Theresa May on Monday.

Speaking before flying to Britain Mr Netanyahu, who is also preparing to visit Donald Trump’s new administration in Washington DC, said: "We are in a period of diplomatic opportunities and challenges.

"The opportunities stem from the fact that there is a new administration in Washington, and a new government in Britain.

"I intend to speak with both of them about tightening relations, between each side and Israel and trilaterally."