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The US-Israeli war with Iran entered its third day with more violent drone and air strikes traded between the opposing sides. In a fast-moving day, the US struck locations in Iran, with scenes of devastation seen on the streets. Israel… Continua a leggere →

The Strait of Hormuz is a key artery for the movement of global energy supplies. BBC Verify’s Ben Chu has been looking at what’s been happening to marine traffic in the strait since the US-Israel war with Iran broke out… Continua a leggere →

It is not clear if the volleys of missiles and drones being sent across the Middle East are the result of a pre-ordained policy which is now on auto-pilot, if local commanders are acting on their own initiative, or if… Continua a leggere →

“We are going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground. It will be totally, again, obliterated. We’re going to annihilate their navy. We’re going to ensure that the region’s terrorist proxies can no longer destabilize… Continua a leggere →

“We are going to destroy their missiles and raze their missile industry to the ground. It will be totally, again, obliterated. We’re going to annihilate their navy. We’re going to ensure that the region’s terrorist proxies can no longer destabilize… Continua a leggere →

Available for over a year Today, President Trump outlined the objectives of Operation Epic Fury saying he took the “last best chance” to hit Iran. The president said the objectives of the operation in Iran are “clear”, including “destroying Iran’s… Continua a leggere →

From the UK, flights have also been cancelled for many Middle East destinations, including all flights to Israel and Bahrain, three-quarters of the day’s scheduled flights to the United Arab Emirates, and more than two-thirds (69%) of flights to Qatar.

There might also be a more direct impact on food. “Some elements of crude oil are used in fertiliser, and so there could be a cost implication in terms of food prices,” Benjamin Goodwin, partner at banking advisory firm PRISM… Continua a leggere →

As a result, this is delicate terrain for the prime minister, especially days after the Gorton and Denton by-election where the Green victory demonstrated, at least in part, that foreign policy and specifically foreign policy towards the Middle East can… Continua a leggere →

Footage verified by the BBC appears to show the moment an F-15 fighter jet falls from the sky and crashes to the ground near Kuwait City. The video was filmed from the west of the city, on the edge of… Continua a leggere →