A US F-35 fighter that had flown over Iran made an emergency landing in the Middle East last week, with its pilot injured, leading to competing claims between the US and Iran over whether the latter's military had struck the plane. If confirmed, it would be the first time that an F-35 has been hit. We take a closer look at what happened and why it matters.
Separately, Iran has been firing cluster missiles at Israel during the war, despite criticism of the use of these weapons by rights groups. Israel itself has been accused of using cluster munitions in Lebanon, and the US has previously sent these dangerous weapons to Ukraine during the war with Russia. We look at why these weapons are controversial — and effective.
And, in Israel, analysts describe growing confusion after US President Donald Trump suggested negotiations with Iran could continue despite ongoing strikes and Iran denying any talks. Israeli leaders had framed the war as an existential fight, but talk of a negotiated end is now unsettling many.
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