The former national security adviser said this "self-inflicted wound" makes President Donald Trump and his White House look "foolish."

New strikes after ceasefire announcement: Missile attacks were reported across the Gulf region and Israel shortly after President Donald Trump announced he’d agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran.

The B-52 Stratofortress bombers are nuclear-capable fighter jets, which can carry up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons and possess a combat range of around 8,800 miles without aerial refuelling.