Crude has dropped by more than 5% with prices now below the level when Israel first launched its attack.

The longer Israel's military operation goes on, the greater the realisation that Russia has much to lose.

Since the conflict with Iran broke out, Israel's airspace has been closed and all flights suspended

The conflict also prompted a statement from G7 leaders, affirming support for Israel, while calling for a resolution to the escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Israel's air power may set back Iran's nuclear programme, but it won't destroy it.

As the military confrontation between Iran and Israel intensifies, what is Israels real endgame?

Five people have been killed and dozens injured, according to Israel's national emergency service

The advice comes after an escalation in military activity between Israel and Iran in recent days.

Israel and Iran have continued to attack each other throughout the night

Israel launches new strikes in response to Iranian counterattacks

Israel's Operation Rising Lion is more extensive and ambitious than anything that has come before, says Frank Gardner

Israel's prime minister said Iran's nuclear capability posed a "clear and present danger", while Iran's president promised a "powerful" response.

Israel targets Iran's nuclear sites, killing military commanders and scientists.

Benjamin Netanyahu has been making the argument that Israel faces existential threat if Iran gets a nuclear bomb for many years

The BBC's Hugo Bachega reports from Jerusalem, after Israel launched overnight strikes against sites across Iran.

Israel says Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief Hossein Salami was among those killed

Shortly after the strikes began, the Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency.

Just last month, Salami had warned that Tehran would "open the gates of hell" if attacked by Israel or the US.

There has been a growing tension between the leaders over Iran - now the US is distancing itself from Israel's "unilateral action".

Their boat was intercepted on Monday as they attempted to break Israel's naval blockade on Gaza and deliver a symbolic amount of aid.

President Donald Trump's ambassador to Israel also told the BBC a two-state solution was "an aspirational goal"

Israel's defence minister says climate protester Greta Thunberg and others onboard are "Hamas propaganda spokespeople".

Israel has been criticised for giving weapons to a group of a group of "criminals and felons"

Israel's military says it was targeting an underground drone factory of armed group Hezbollah.

The BBCs Anna Foster hosts a debate to discuss whether there have been war crimes in Israel and Gaza.

The US says Israel has "signed off" on envoy Steve Witkoff's plan and that it is waiting for a formal response from Hamas.