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Nato boss commends 'daddy' Trump's handling of Israel-Iran conflict

Nato's secretary-general Mark Rutte appeared to approve of the language previously used by the US president about Israel and Iran.

During a press briefing in the Netherlands, Rutte and Trump discussed the conflict between the two countries.

Referencing Trump's use of an expletive on Tuesday, Rutte said: "And then daddy has to sometimes use strong language."

Read live updates on the Israel-Iran war.

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Lyse Doucet on a street in Tehran, Iran

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Lyse Doucet reports from the streets of Tehran, where she says things are staring to return to normal.

Hugo Bachega stands at the site of an Iranian missile attack in Tel Aviv.

Watch: BBC reports from site of Iranian missile attack in Tel Aviv

Emergency workers raced to clear rubble from the site of an Iranian missile attack in the Tel Aviv.

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Huge queue of traffic at night on a highway in Tehran

Watch: Huge traffic queues as people flee Iranian capital

Videos posted on social media show queues for fuel and gridlocked traffic as people try to leave Tehran.

Split image of BBC's Hugo Bachega and a blast

Watch: BBC at the site of Iranian attack in Israel

The BBC's Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega is in Petah Tikva, where an Iranian missile struck a building overnight.

Emergency personnel standing in front of apartment building on fire in Tel Aviv

Watch: Explosions and damage across Israel as Iran launches fresh air strikes

Five people have been killed and dozens injured, according to Israel's national emergency service.

Vehicles set alight following an Iranian missile strike in Haifa

Israeli paramedics on the ground of missile strike in Haifa

Footage from Reuters news agency and The Associated Press shows burning cars after a missile strike in the Israeli city of Haifa.

Hugo Bachega in front of a damaged building in Israel's Bat Yam

Watch: BBC sees destruction at site of attack on Bat Yam in Israel

BBC correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from Bat Yam near Tel Aviv which has been targeted by Iran.

Streaks of light from Iranian ballistic missiles are seen in the night sky above Hebron, West Bank

Footage captures exchange of attacks between Iran and Israel

Israel and Iran have continued to attack each other throughout the night

Emergency services at scene of destroyed buildings

Rescue operation under way in Bat Yam after deadly attack

Emergency services in the Israel's of Bat Yam launch rescue efforts following Iran strike.

BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega stands amongst rubble in Rishon LeZion, Israel

'Destruction all around': BBC reports from Israeli city targeted by Iran

Israeli authorities have indicated that this could be the beginning of a prolonged campaign against Iran.

Missiles launched from Iran are intercepted as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel.

'A very long night of attacks, with fears of more to come'

The BBC's Hugo Bachega reports from Jerusalem as the two sides trade fire.

A huge golden light erupts from where an explosion has happened

Explosions and huge plumes of smoke in Tel Aviv as Iran retaliates

Iran launched a fresh wave of missiles towards the country on Friday night, vowing to "inflict heavy blows".

A skyline of Iran showing a plume of smoke after Israeli strikes

What satellite imagery and verified video tell us about the Israeli strikes on Iran

Israel's wave of strikes against Iran, which began on Thursday night, has continued through today. BBC Verify's Merlyn Thomas has been examining footage of the attacks and the damage they've caused.

Two young men nurse injuries on a roadside in Iran.

Watch: Israel strikes targets across Iran as leaders vow to fight

Israel's prime minister said Iran's nuclear capability posed a "clear and present danger", while Iran's president promised a "powerful" response.

Hugo Bachega in Jerusalem

Analysis: Why has Israel chosen to attack Iran now?

The BBC's Hugo Bachega reports from Jerusalem, after Israel launched overnight strikes against sites across Iran.

Benjamin Netanyahu giving press conference

Watch: Netanyahu says Israel targeted Iran's nuclear and military sites

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a video statement that Israel has launched Operation Rising Lion.

Building ablaze at night

Watch: Footage shows explosions and buildings ablaze in Iran

Israel says it has carried out strikes on Iran's nuclear programme, with blasts and fires seen in Tehran and elsewhere.

A crowd of people, one climbing over a fence, run to collect aid

Video shows crowds in Gaza scale fence to rush for aid

Palestinians can be seen climbing over fences and running to get humanitarian aid in the footage.

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The BBC heard from dozens of former officials about their role enforcing the brutality of the Assad regime.