Here are the latest events in the Middle East war

Iran's ability to stop shipping through the Strait of Hormuz poses a difficult problem for the US and its allies

The Middle East war has unleashed an avalanche of AI-generated visuals

Dubai's Instagram account shared an emotional song to its 5.8 million followers that says "Dubai is safe, will always be safe"

Iranian strikes have all but halted maritime traffic in the strait, through which a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas normally pass

Oil export operations from Iran's Kharg island in the Gulf were proceeding as normal Saturday after US strikes on the crude export hub which caused no casualties, a regional official said.

Kharg Island hub for 90% of Iran's oil exports

Two security officials tell AFP the embassy complex was struck by a drone

President Macron says attack 'unacceptable and unjustified'

They were receiving medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries and were in stable condition, says the military

The latest report was completed within the last few days, the source said.

People left in waves, especially those who were next to targets.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a post on social media platform X

The wealthy US allies had long been seen as safe havens in a turbulent Middle East, but the current war has spread across the region and seen their critical infrastructure, military bases and energy facilities targeted.

The Iranian capital has experienced one of its most intense nights of bombardment by the United States and Israel since the start of the war 10 days ago as numerous areas of the sprawling city have been hit to devastating effect.

Since the US and Israel unleashed strikes on Iran on February 28, war has spread across the region and casualties have been reported in countries around the Middle East.

US President Donald Trump has built a potential off-ramp by suggesting the Iran war could end soon, but the world is still guessing about whether he will take it -- and whether Tehran will let him.

Authorities say air traffic continued normally despite incident near DXB

The Gulf capitals have released public statements saying they are not taking part in operations against Iran and that their territory is not being used as a base for attacks.

The warship, IRIS Dena, was hit by a torpedo from a US submarine while it was returning from a naval exercise organised by India