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Talk of regime change resonates with Iranians fleeing across border
A steady stream of Iranians are crossing into Armenia by foot, laden with luggage and pets.
What we know about Iran’s attack on US base in Qatar
A ceasefire between Israel and Iran has since come into effect.
If Iran and Israel do stop firing, Trump’s high-risk strikes may pay off
If the US president has helped to end the fighting it would mark a significant step back from the brink of a regional conflict.
Watch: The US has joined the Iran-Israel war. What happens now?
The BBC’s world news correspondent Joe Inwood answers three key questions after the US strikes in Iran.
Satellite images and decoy planes: Behind the US attacks on Iran
It took months of planning and included over 125 planes, a submarine and 14 “bunker buster” bombs. BBC Verify explains how the US mission “Operation Midnight Hammer” took place.
US strikes on Iran trigger protests internationally
Demonstrators take to the streets in France, Pakistan, Greece and the Philippines to condemn the military action.
Netanyahu and Trump ‘totally aligned’ on Iran – Barkat
The Israeli minister tells the BBC that his PM and the US president have been collaborating “from day one”.
Watch: Video shows aftermath of Israeli strikes on Iran
Footage has emerged showing smoke billowing over Tehran and the city of Karaj, west of the capital.
‘Paralysed and constantly caught by surprise’: Voices from Iran after US strikes
People inside Iran tell BBC Persian about their fear and anger after the US bombed key nuclear sites overnight.