The US has joined Israel in launching a daylight attack on Iran’s capital, with a cloud of smoke rising from the city’s downtown. Follow our rolling coverage.

Tensions in the Middle East have reached fever pitch after a joint US and Israel attack targeted Iran’s senior leadership, with Iran returning fire. Follow along to our live blog for updates.

As missiles rained down on their home country, London’s Iranians gathered and dared to dream of a brighter future.

Ayatollah Khamenei was the head of one of the world’s worst regimes, but his assassination does not assure its downfall.

US Central Command has released vision of its troops firing the first missiles into Iran in the opening salvo of strikes.

Iran's Supreme Leader is dead after an extraordinary attack by Israel and the United States.

The death of Iran's Supreme Leader marks the end of a brutal almost four decade rule, with celebrations on the streets.

Countries usually considered safe havens are no longer, as the impact of the attack on Iran and the retaliation is felt throughout the Middle East.

Iranian strikes were intercepted over Dubai following US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

Social media videos show smoke filling the interior of Dubai's International Airport as airline staff evacuate the building.

Smoke has been seen rising from the Crowne Plaza Hotel Complex in Bahrain following Iranian strikes.

Social media footage showed jubilant scenes in some Iranian cities and towns.

Iran’s supreme leader had survived in that position for 36 years. His death represents a crushing blow to the Islamic regime.

The US president said the death of Iran’s supreme leader was justice for Iranians but also demonstrated a startling flex of American military intervention.

An Iranian state media presenter broke down in tears as he announced the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamene.

Conflict has spread across the Middle East after the first missiles hit Iran on Saturday.

The US president has sent a call to arms for the Iranian people to rise up against an unpopular regime. But that regime has thrived on the idea of resistance against overwhelming odds.

‘Thank you Trump’: the Iranians who hope war will topple the regime

Iran’s ambassador to the UN told an emergency meeting that “more than 100 children” had been killed in Minab, where pictures highlighted a harrowing rescue operation.

US President Donald Trump can rightfully take credit for removing one of the most persistent and dangerous enemies of the US, but the hard work is just getting started.