US president was to spend weekend in Delaware but on Saturday returned to White House to consult with national security team

The White House announced early on Saturday afternoon that Joe Biden is returning to Washington from out of town “to consult with his national security team about events in the Middle East” amid heightened tension between Israel and Iran.

The US president had been due to spend the weekend in Delaware at his beach residence but on Saturday set off at short notice to return to the White House.

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