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US President Donald Trump recently posted on Truth Social that the US military had conducted what he called one of the most powerful bombing raids in the history of the Middle East, obliterating every military target on the island.
BBC Security Brief's Mikey Kay breaks down why Kharg Island is a lifeline for Iran, and why it is so strategically important for the US.
ShareSaveWatch: Why the Iran war is pushing up oil prices As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday.
Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend GulfThe BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.
'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.
After Iran, will Trump turn his eyes to Cuba?During a White House event with the Inter Miami CF soccer team, the US president said the island was “ready to fall”.
Inside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's oustingThe BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.
Frozen in time: The once-glamorous Iranian embassy in the US sits emptyThe BBC's Helena Humphrey explains the steps required to reopen both embassies, which have remained closed for decades.
'We got home': Passengers on Dubai-Dublin flight celebrate returnThe Emirates flight was the first in a number of days after the United States-Israeli attacks on Iran led to the closure of nearly all airspace in the Middle East.
Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of HormuzA timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.
Video of US torpedo hitting Iranian warship released by PentagonUS Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the US military has sunk "an Iranian warship" in the Indian Ocean with a torpedo.
Ros Atkins on...how has President Trump's message on war changed?The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins charts how the Trump administration’s messaging on war has shifted in his second term.
Watch: BBC asks Hegseth about reports of strike on schoolAsked about the reported bombing of a school in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the US was "investigating".
Trump's war on Iran: Shifting stories and unanswered questionsBBC's Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at the mixed messaging given by President Donald Trump's administration for its actions in Iran.
Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikesFootage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.
Fire breaks out near US consulate in Dubai after drone strikeUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed a drone struck a parking lot adjacent to the US consulate building in Dubai.
Trump lashes out at Spain, says he is 'going to cut off all trade'The US president criticised the Spanish government after it blocked the US from using its bases during the attack on Iran.
Trump on Starmer: 'Not Winston Churchill that we're dealing with'President Donald Trump criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the UK's initial response to US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
BBC questions Marco Rubio over reported strike on Iranian schoolThe secretary of state said the US 'would not deliberately target a school' and directed further questions to the defence department.
Watch: The third day of the US-Israeli war with IranA fast-moving day saw the conflict widen in the region, with strikes being traded between opposing sides.
What did Trump say in his first live remarks since Iran attack?BBC's Sarah Smith was inside the room as the US president mostly stayed on script while speaking at a White House event.
Watch: Trump outlines objectives for ongoing military operation in IranIt is Trump's first public comments since the operation began.
