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Bowen: ‘Middle East is in turmoil’ as Iran and Israel attack each other
The BBC’s international editor, Jeremy Bowen, said the public are “right to be worried” as “the Middle East is in turmoil” following atacks between Iran and Israel.
Both countries have attacked each other’s territory for the first time since the April ceasefire, prompting a call by US President Donald Trump for both countries to stop “shooting”.
Israel carried out air strikes in western and central Iran, after Iran fired missiles at northern Israel.
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