Dramatic developments are unfolding in the Middle East, with what began as an attack by the United States and Israel on Iran having already taken on – through Tehran’s retaliatory strikes – the characteristics of a regional conflict that is escalating. At dawn, the US embassy in Riyadh was struck, while from the early morning hours Israel launched new strikes on Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah.
Live updates from Middle East crisis: Israel strikes Beirut
Breaking: Dramatic escalation in Middle East as Israel strikes Beirut and US embassy in Riyadh attacked. Regional conflict intensifies with retaliatory strikes.
