Is a new Middle East emerging? The region’s two most important powers have finally come to blows. Israel hopes to knock out its enemy once and for all, while Iran plays for time.
Missiles fly as Iran and Israel erupt
G7 Focus: Iranian missiles have targeted the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv (above) and Haifa, while Israel has struck several Iranian cities and damaged the national TV station, all fuelling concern among world leaders that the conflict could lead to a wider Middle East war. Glossary
Unprecedented - Never been seen before.
Sanctions - Economic measures designed to punish a country, for instance by excluding it from trade.
Arsenal - Collection of weapons.
Drones - Drones are aircraft flown with no humans on board. They are used for many different purposes.
Belligerent - Threatening and aggressive.