Good morning. It's 6AM, Friday, 13th March. The headlines: Iran's Supreme Leader has spoken out amid escalating Israeli strikes on Lebanon and Tehran. The US is to allow certain Russian oil sales, despite persistent conflicts. A US military aircraft has crashed in Iraq, with rescue operations in progress. The economic impact of the conflict involving Iran is being assessed. #BBC #News
Good evening. It's 9PM, Thursday, 12th March. The headlines: Iran's leader pledges to honour war victims and sustain the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, affecting maritime traffic. Iran persists in attacking Oman, Dubai, Qatar, and Bahrain. #Israel escalates actions in Lebanon with Beirut bombings resulting in 687 fatalities. #UK troops have shot down drones in Iraq. #BBC #News
Good evening. It's 6PM, Thursday, 12th March. The headlines: Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader has pledged to seek retribution for nationals slain in the conflict and to continue the blockade of the Strait of #Hormuz. The confrontation has led to a de facto closure of this vital maritime passage, affecting Oman, Dubai, Qatar, and Bahrain. #BBC #News
Good afternoon. It's 3PM, Thursday, 12th March. The headlines: #Israel has warned of evacuations after strikes from Lebanon. Iran's Supreme Leader pledges retaliation for nationals killed in conflict. The #UK Prime Minister faces a 'reputational risk' alert over Mandelson. The Strait of Hormuz sees heightened security amid regional strains impacting oil prices, with disturbances near Dubai airport and assaults on Middle Eastern vessels. #BBC #News
Good afternoon. It's 12PM, Thursday, 12th March. The headlines: #Israel signals possible evacuations following strikes in Lebanon. A Russian courier connected to parcel blasts has spoken up. The #UK Prime Minister is cautioned over Mandelson's potential reputational damage. Vessels come under fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude approaching $100 a barrel amid tensions due to Iranian assaults in Iraq, Bahrain and Oman. #BBC #News
Good morning. It's 9AM, Thursday, 12th March. The headlines: Two international vessels have been struck by blasts in the Gulf as tensions escalate. Brent crude remains near $100 per barrel. A courier entangled in a Russian scheme to dispatch explosive packages has disclosed details to the BBC. #BBC #News
Good morning. It's 6AM, Thursday, 12th March. The headlines: #Israel escalates strikes on Iran and Lebanon as two oil tankers catch fire near Iraq's export terminals. Additional blasts target foreign vessels in the Gulf amid the US-Israel-Iran tensions, now on day 12. A courier linked to a Russian parcel bomb scheme talks to the BBC. Oil prices surge, hitting $100 a barrel again. #BBC #News
Good evening. It's 9PM, Wednesday, 11th March. The headlines: The International Energy Agency plans to release 400 million barrels of oil. The government has labelled Mandelson's bid for payment 'unacceptable', citing reputational risks for the PM linked to Epstein files. Starmer has also been cautioned over these associations. In the Strait of #Hormuz, three vessels have been struck by projectiles. #BBC #News
Good evening. It's 6PM, Wednesday, 11th March. The headlines: Ties between Epstein and Mandelson could harm the Prime Minister's standing. Mandelson's bid for payment is deemed 'inappropriate' by officials. The IEA will release 400m barrels of oil. Three vessels were struck by missiles in the Strait of #Hormuz. #BBC #News
Good afternoon. It's 3PM, Wednesday, 11th March. The headlines: The #UK government has published initial Mandelson documents. Iran grapples with fresh strikes, and its Supreme Leader sustains minor injuries, Reuters says. Ties between Epstein and Mandelson could harm the Prime Minister's standing. #Israel persists with Beirut airstrikes, targeting a residential building amid rising tensions with Iran and Lebanon. #BBC #News
Good afternoon. It's 12PM, Wednesday, 11th March. The headlines: Iran confronts fresh US and Israeli strikes, with its Supreme Leader reportedly sustaining minor injuries. #Israel struck a Beirut residential block and Hezbollah assets. A vessel was attacked in the Strait of #Hormuz, leading to crew evacuation. Oil prices waver amid the tensions, with Brent Crude hovering near $88. #BBC #News
Good morning. It's 9AM, Wednesday, 11th March. The headlines: #Israel has struck targets in Iran and Lebanon, prompting Iran to retaliate. The escalation has fuelled worldwide concerns over inflation and volatile oil prices, which in turn are boosting Russian exports. A vessel was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz, necessitating crew evacuation. The #UK has sanctioned the Met Police's bid to prohibit the Al Quds Day procession. #BBC #News
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Good morning. It's 6AM, Wednesday, 11th March. The headlines: #Israel has initiated strikes on Iranian and Lebanese targets. Former US President #Trump has warned Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices are volatile amid the tensions. Iranian footballers, now asylum seekers in #Australia, are rethinking their choices. In the US, Georgia is poised for a special election runoff. #BBC #News
Good evening. It's 9PM, Tuesday, 10th March. The headlines: The US and #Israel continue to target Iran, as #Trump warns about tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Surveys indicate a majority of Americans oppose these strikes. The Royal Navy's HMS Dragon has set sail from Portsmouth bound for Cyprus, while the US Navy has not accompanied any oil tankers through the strait. BBC Verify covers an educational strike in Iran. #BBC #News
News at 6PM: US and Israeli forces have escalated their strikes on Iran, with Hegseth labelling them the 'most intense' to date, claiming a significant triumph. #Trump has issued warnings concerning the Strait of Hormuz. HMS Dragon has set sail from Portsmouth bound for Cyprus. Iranian schools are on strike due to rising tensions. Lebanon is under evacuation orders following strikes, resulting in over 100,000 people being displaced within a day. #BBC #News
News at 3PM: US and Israeli forces have stepped up operations against Iran. President #Trump has warned of potential action in the Strait of Hormuz, anticipating a quick resolution to the tensions. The Pentagon is issuing regular briefings, while Hegseth asserts that US-Israeli efforts are decisively successful. Concerns over worldwide inflation grow amid the Iran crisis, prompting a meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency in Paris. #BBC #News
Good afternoon. It's 12PM, Tuesday, 10th March. The headlines: The US and #Israel persist with operations against Iran. President #Trump claims progress, anticipating a swift conclusion and warns of potential action concerning the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's missile attacks on Gulf states fuel worldwide inflation worries and affect oil costs. Lebanon faces 500 fatalities from recent bombardments. #BBC #News
Good morning. It's 9AM, Tuesday, 10th March. The headlines: President #Trump says the conflict with Iran is progressing faster than planned, resulting in falling oil prices due to his forecast of a quick resolution. Rising jet fuel costs are pressuring airlines. The situation in Iran, marked by missile strikes on nearby Gulf states and continued US and Israeli operations, is fuelling worldwide inflation worries. #BBC #News