BBC News

1. First UK government flight departs Middle East after delay

   The plane was due to leave Oman on Wednesday but remained grounded due to problems getting passengers on board.

2. Checkpoints everywhere and queues for bread: Fear in Iran as US-Israeli strikes intensify

   Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.

3. Healey visits Cyprus after criticism of UK response to drone attacks

   The Cypriot government has criticised how the UK has handled information sharing after drone attacks.

4. How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict

   Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.

5. Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq

   The Iranian military's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join its conflict with Iran.