Do we have anything to fear? The US/Israeli war with Iran has been raging for ten days, with no sign of an end. Experts say it is still not clear what they hope to achieve.
What you need to know about Iran
Under fire: Missiles and drones have been flying in both directions for more than a week, shattering the security of Middle Eastern nations. Glossary
Tehran - The capital of Iran.
Iran - A country in Western Asia, officially called the Islamic Republic of Iran. It has a population of 84 million.
Inevitable - Unavoidable.
Taboo - Forbidden due to social rules of behaviour.
Supreme Leader - The Head of State and highest religious authority in Iran.
Inflation - An increase in the price of goods in an economy.
Lebanon - A small country on the eastern Mediterranean coast that has been in the grip of an economic crisis for over a year. It has a native population of just 4.7 million, but migrants and refugees have brought its total population up to almost 7 million.
Ally - A person or group that cooperates with or supports another for a common purpose.
Hezbollah - A militant organisation based in Lebanon, classified in the UK as a terrorist group. It has made direct attacks on Israel and is believed to have been responsible for assassinating Lebanon's former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri.
Ceasefire - An end to fighting — often temporary.
Keir Starmer - The leader of the UK Labour Party since 2020 and British prime minister since July 2024.
Cyprus - An island country in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The northeastern part is occupied by Turkey, while the rest of the island is the Republic of Cyprus.