US officials

“US officials said ABN had helped banks and individuals from countries including Iran and Libya channel money through the US banking system over a 10-year period.”

“The US ... will skip the July 7 Nato summit in Ankara altogether”

“President Barack Obama will seek $500m (£350m) in new funding and deploy up to 1,200 extra troops to help secure the US-Mexico border, US officials say.”

“nine members of the security council”

“at least three Americans were killed”

“A dozen US citizens are missing”

“they have the support of nine members of the security council, and no vetoes from the permanent members.”

“US officials are confident they have the votes they need for new sanctions - in other words, they have the support of nine members of the security council”