Ros Atkins on… Trump’s deals in the Gulf

Dozens of US military aircraft have disappeared from the tarmac at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, likely to protect them from potential Iranian air strikes amid escalating tensions. The US embassy has restricted access to the base while President Trump deliberates on military intervention in the conflict, raising concerns about the vulnerability of US forces in the region. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The US moved a lot of its planes away...

Dozens of US military aircraft have reportedly been moved from Al Udeid base in Qatar, possibly to protect them from potential Iranian air strikes as tensions rise between Iran and Israel. Satellite images indicate a significant reduction in visible aircraft, prompting the US embassy to limit access to the base and advise increased vigilance among personnel. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The US moved many of its planes from a base in Qatar...

Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of at least 71 Palestinians on Thursday, including many civilians seeking humanitarian aid. Since the escalation of violence in October 2023, over 55,700 Palestinians have been killed, with international bodies raising concerns about potential war crimes committed by Israeli officials. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israeli soldiers hurt many people in Gaza, including those who just wanted food and help, and a...

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz threatened to eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling him “the modern Hitler” and asserting that his existence is a threat to Israel. This statement followed Iranian missile strikes that injured over 270 Israelis, as hostilities escalated between the two nations, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Katz is saying that the leader of Iran is very dangerous and should not...

Israeli jets bombed the Arak heavy water reactor in Iran, aiming to prevent nuclear weapons development amid escalating conflict, with the International Atomic Energy Agency confirming the reactor was hit but contained no nuclear material. The Israeli military also targeted Iran's Natanz facility, crucial for enriched uranium production, while President Trump considers further U.S. involvement in the strikes. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israel is trying to stop Iran from making dangerous bombs...

Israel's recent attacks on Tehran have caused chaos, fear, and division among residents, with long lines at petrol stations and many trying to flee the city. As more than 220 people are reported dead in Iran and others in Israel, citizens express conflicted emotions about the violence, fearing for their lives while grappling with their feelings toward both the Israeli actions and their own government. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The people in...