From the Red Sea to Gaza to Iran, the past week has deepened fears of conflict spreading.
Read moreBy Raffi Berg
BBC News Online Middle East editor

The Israeli prime minister's comments come amid pressure on his government to accept Palestinian statehood.

The Israeli prime minister's comments come amid pressure on his government to accept Palestinian statehood.

Missiles and rockets were fired at the airbase by an Iranian-backed militia, the US military says.

Iran's president blames Israel for the strike in the Syrian capital which killed five senior advisers.

From the Red Sea to Gaza to Iran, the past week has deepened fears of conflict spreading.

Palestinians in Gaza scramble to survive Israeli attacks and secure basics as they fear a return to Hamas rule, too.

Iran wanted a message to be heard loud and clear - at home, and a long way beyond.

International forces face a huge challenge defending shipping in one of the most important trade routes.

The Israeli prime minister's comments come amid pressure on his government to accept Palestinian statehood.

Missiles and rockets were fired at the airbase by an Iranian-backed militia, the US military says.

Iran's president blames Israel for the strike in the Syrian capital which killed five senior advisers.

From the Red Sea to Gaza to Iran, the past week has deepened fears of conflict spreading.

Palestinians in Gaza scramble to survive Israeli attacks and secure basics as they fear a return to Hamas rule, too.

Iran wanted a message to be heard loud and clear - at home, and a long way beyond.

International forces face a huge challenge defending shipping in one of the most important trade routes.

Missiles and rockets were fired at the airbase by an Iranian-backed militia, the US military says.

Iran's president blames Israel for the strike in the Syrian capital which killed five senior advisers.

From the Red Sea to Gaza to Iran, the past week has deepened fears of conflict spreading.
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