As the attacks by Iran and Israel continue into their sixth day, here's a look at what we know about the conflict, and if the US will deploy troops.

Iran’s key global allies, Russia and China, have also condemned Israel’s strikes. They have previously shielded Tehran from punitive resolutions at the UN Security Council.

As yet another one of his key allies in the region faces an existential crisis, Vladimir Putin is presented with a major opportunity — and many challenges.