Bowen: 'Middle East is in turmoil' as Iran and Israel attack each other

Bowen: 'Middle East is in turmoil' as Iran and Israel attack each other The Middle East "is in turmoil" following atacks between Iran and Israel, the BBC's international editor, Jeremy Bowen, has said. Both countries have attacked each other's territory for the first time since the April ceasefire, prompting a call by US President Donald Trump for both countries to stop "shooting". Israel carried out air strikes in western and central Iran, after Iran fired missiles at northern Israel. More on this story here. Just now Israel Iran Middle East Iran war Share Save Return of Palestine Marathon attracts thousands of runners Thousands of people have taken part in the Palestine Marathon, which returns to Bethlehem after a two-year pause over the Gaza War. Middle East Trump pauses 'Project Freedom' after two days President Trump has suspended anoperation to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz - BBC Verify explains the timeline. Middle East Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter? The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership. Middle East BBC reports from Lebanese border town as residents try to return home BBC Arabic's correspondent Carine Torbey reports from the border town of Khiam, as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon goes into its second day. Middle East Watch: Fuel truck leaves trail of fire on road in Syria Eyewitnesses captured the moment a burning fuel tanker drove through the centre of Hasakah, Syria, leaving a trail of fire behind it. Middle East BBC in Iran: 'Tehran does not think it has lost this war' Lyse Doucet says Iranians want a solution to the long-running animosity with the US, but leaders is not willing to make a deal on Washington's terms. Middle East Lyse Doucet in Iran: Destruction shows huge civilian cost of the war While military targets have been struck in Iran, civilian areas have too, showing the stark reality of the war. Middle East Iranians tell BBC they don't know if ceasefire will hold The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet arrived in Tehran to what she described as 'life on pause'. Middle East The Israeli town on the frontline with Hezbollah BBC foreign correspondent Nick Beake visits Metula, an Israeli town surrounded on three sides by Lebanon. Middle East 'They are striking everywhere' - Paramedics in Lebanon speak to BBC after Israeli strikes BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh - a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned. Middle East Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacks BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks. Middle East Watch: Pro-regime Iranians gather in Tehran Pro-government demonstrators poured onto the streets of the Iranian capital after the announcement of the two-week conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran. Middle East Watch: When will fuel prices go down? T