Geopolitical Tensions and Diplomatic Efforts in the Middle East

Today, we look at what might happen next after Iran attacked Israel overnight.

More than 300 drones and missiles were fired but nearly all were shot down, according to Israel.

Iran says it was retaliation for a strike on its consulate in Syria two weeks ago which killed seven of its officers.

BBC international editor Jeremy Bowen is in the studio to take Laura and Paddy through what we know, the context, and what could come next.

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Today's Newscast was presented by Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O’Connell. It was made by Chris Flynn with Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Hannah Montgomery. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.