The latest news, analysis and opinion on the developing conflict in the Middle East.
Military and air force heads say they are ready to launch a wave of heavy strikes on Tehran
Locals in Rishon LeZion were jolted by the level of destruction but support Netanyahu’s attack on Iran
Sir Keir Starmer says move is ‘contingency’ measure to support regional security
Commanders have promised to unleash ‘hell’ on Israel but their options for retaliation carry considerable risk
Tehran begins retaliatory strikes while US says it is helping to shoot down missiles targeting Israel
Donald Trump said he wanted to give diplomacy a chance — then praised the ‘excellent’ assault on Iran
Conflict between regional rivals enters a second day
Tehran launches wave of missile strikes in dramatic escalation of conflict in the Middle East
In attacking, Netanyahu has short circuited the debate in Washington and started a possible new cycle of escalation
Country would need bunker-busting bombs to take out reinforced atomic facilities
Israel’s strike on Iran raises questions about waterway handling quarter of world crude oil supplies
Israel’s attack is about raw power, not about regional stability or better outcomes
Top generals and senior nuclear scientists were among those who died in attacks
Overnight attack marks first time Israel has hit multiple residential areas in Iran’s capital
Crude prices surge over potential for disruption to the narrow waterway
Multiple attacks targeted Tehran’s top military commanders, nuclear sites and bases across the country
Five factors to watch in coming days
Israeli prime minister seized chance to strike but risks delaying rather than destroying weapons programme
The prime minister plunges the war-weary region into a fresh bout of conflict that threatens to be its most destructive
Donald Trump warns of risk of ‘massive conflict’ as US increases pressure ahead of crunch nuclear talks
Ultra-Orthodox parties oppose bill but deep divisions remain over religious exemptions for military service
IDF attacks on alleged drone production sites came on eve of Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday
Motion comes as prime minister’s ultra-Orthodox allies threaten to quit government in dispute over conscription
Defence minister Israel Katz warns ‘a full response will come soon’ after two projectiles hit occupied Golan Heights
Tehran is rebuilding air defences hit by Israel last year as threat of new attacks looms
