Why is Israel targeting Lebanon's bridges? Israeli forces have been instructed to destroy the crossings over the Litani river that were being used by Hezbollah to send reinforcements. Middle East Gazans urged to shelter as sandstorm turns skies orange Displaced Palestinians were told to secure their tents to prevent them being blown away as a storm swept through the enclave. Middle East Strait of Hormuz timelapse shows fall in shipping traffic The footage demonstrates the flow of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf since the US-Israeli military offensive began against Iran on 27 February. Middle East BBC visits key Dubai port in Iran's firing line Trade at the Middle East's biggest port has been hit hard since Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began. Middle East UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran. Middle East Kuwaiti government high-rise hit by Iranian drone Footage shows flames tearing through the building in the early hours of Sunday, following more attacks on the gulf state. Middle East Watch: Huge flames in Tehran after air strikes on oil depots Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline. Middle East Watch: Moment of drone strike close to Dubai Airport Video filmed by a witness and verified by the BBC shows a drone crashing close to the airport. Middle East Fires rage in Tehran as Mehrabad Airport hit Explosions rocked the capital overnight as its busiest airport was hit by airstrikes. Middle East Beirut evacuees 'sleeping in tents and cars' Some residents in the Beirut suburb of Dahieh have left their homes amid ongoing air strikes by Israel. Middle East Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world. Middle East 'This is war': BBC speaks to Iranians at border Iranians fleeing their country have told the BBC what life under bombardment has been like. Middle East Destruction in Beirut after overnight strikes The Israeli military said it began "a wave of strikes” hours after telling civilians living in a large swathe of southern Lebanon to leave their homes immediately. Middle East Watch: Heavy gunfire heard as BBC reports from border of Israel and Lebanon From the Israeli town of Metula on the border with Lebanon, the BBC's Jon Donnison heard what sounded like a full-on gun battle. Middle East Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping Ben Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage. Middle East Watch: 'It was petrifying': Brits stuck in Dubai speak to the BBC The UK Government advised British nationals to "shelter in place and register your presence" with all flights from Dubai suspended until further notice. Middle East Watch: Devastation on Tehran street after strike Strikes on Iran's capital, Tehran, continue after the initial combat operations were jointly launched by the US and Israel on 28 February. Middle East Israel strikes Beirut, prompting residents to flee Explosions and rising smoke can be seen in Beirut after Israel began striking what it says are Hezbollah targets in the country. Middle East Watch: Iranian Americans celebrate on the streets of Los Angeles Iranian Americans in Los Angeles dance in the streets on day two of the conflict

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