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