Israel and Iran launch new strikes as first UK flight bringing citizens home is delayed

MIDDLE EAST: Israel and Iran launch new strikes as the war in the Middle East enters a sixth day.

Israel carries out attacks on Lebanon and Iran, saying it hit a missile launcher in Qom and an “aerial defence system” in Isfahan, while blasts are also reported in Tehran.

Iranian attacks were reported in Israel, with air raid sirens in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and explosions seen in the sky as strikes were intercepted.

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Meanwhile, the first flight organised by the UK government, to bring citizens home from the region, has been delayed by a technical issue.

“It’s a total farce,” one passenger tells the BBC.

The flight from Oman was due to take off last night – but will now set off today.

In the US, lawmakers have voted against a measure that would have limited Donald Trump’s ability to order more military action in Iran.