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Analysis - The US President, who faced no major international crisis in his first term, is now embroiled in one just six months into his second.

Administration officials went to great lengths to conceal their planning, including with diversions and misdirection. Audio

Oil prices are likely to depend on whether Iran's parliament decides to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade route that accounts for 20 percent of the world's crude oil. Audio

The Prime Minister says New Zealand stands in solidarity with Ukraine. Audio

The reaction of world leaders after US forces struck Iran ranged from Israel lauding President Donald Trump's decision to Iran and others condemning the attacks. Audio

The US Air Force used B-2 Spirit stealth bombers and "bunker-busters" in strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. But what are they? Audio

The US strikes targeted three sites, including the crucial underground uranium enrichment facility at Fordow.

Israeli officials don't want to wait until Donald Trump's two-week deadline for deciding whether the US will get involved in the conflict.

B-2 bombers are the only planes capable of carrying the type of bomb that could destroy Iran's underground Fordow nuclear facility.

Tehran says Iran won't halt its nuclear programme as Israel's strikes continue, killing top commanders.

Analysis: Over the past two years, Israel has dealt significant blows to Iran's "axis of resistance", writes Ali Mamouri for The Conversation.

It comes as Tehran said it would not negotiate over its nuclear programme while under threat.

Trump contested intelligence assessments relayed earlier this year by Tulsi Gabbard that Tehran was not building a nuclear weapon.

Iran denies it is even pursuing nuclear weapons.

Two activists broke into the Brize Norton base, spraying red paint into the engines of the Voyager aircraft and damaging them with crowbars.

The Russian president said Moscow wanted Ukraine to accept the reality on the ground if there was to be a chance of peace.

The US President's decision to open a two-week negotiating window before deciding on striking Iran sets off an urgent effort to restart talks.

David Lammy said a "window now exists within the next two weeks to achieve a diplomatic solution".