'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief
UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.
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'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher has said the world faces "a moment of grave, grave peril", warning the conflict in the Middle East is having a "massive impact" on civilians. He also warned of "secondary impacts" further afield, voicing concerns about increasing extremism and polarisation in the region and beyond. "We've got to step back from the brink right now", he told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg. 24 minutes ago Israel Iran United Nations United States Iran war Share Save 'We got home': Passengers on Dubai-Dublin flight celebrate return The Emirates flight was the first in a number of days after the United States-Israeli attacks on Iran led to the closure of nearly all airspace in the Middle East. World Watch: BBC asks Hegseth about reports of strike on school Asked about the reported bombing of a school in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the US was "investigating". World Trump's war on Iran: Shifting stories and unanswered questions BBC's Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at the mixed messaging given by President Donald Trump's administration for its actions in Iran. World Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes Footage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes. World Fire breaks out near US consulate in Dubai after drone strike US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed a drone struck a parking lot adjacent to the US consulate building in Dubai. World Trump lashes out at Spain, says he is 'going to cut off all trade' The US president criticised the Spanish government after it blocked the US from using its bases during the attack on Iran. World Trump on Starmer: 'Not Winston Churchill that we're dealing with' President Donald Trump criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the UK's initial response to US-Israeli strikes on Iran. World BBC questions Marco Rubio over reported strike on Iranian school The sec...
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