Ros Atkins on... Trump's mixed messages on the war

For every day of this war, President Trump has been sharing his perspective and his thinking - whether in press conferences, in video statements or in posts on social media. In the last week, that's continued - as strikes have been exchanged - and pressure has built on the supply of oil and gas from the region. The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins has looked at what the President's been saying. Produced by Katerina Karelli. Graphics by Sally Nicholls and Mesut Ersoz.19 hours agoIranDonald TrumpUnited StatesIran warWatch: Sean Penn receives 'Oscar' in Ukraine after skipping US ceremonyThe Academy Award winning US actor won his third Oscar on Sunday, but skipped the ceremony to visit Ukraine. WorldOscar buzz for Ray and his Retirement PlanVoiced by Domhnall Gleeson and directed by John Kelly, Retirement Plan is nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards.WorldJustified or not? US military families on fears of Iran warBBC's North America editor Sarah Smith spoke to Gold Star mum Lynn, whose son died in the Iraq War, and veteran Jeremy.World'I don't know why we're doing it' - Americans divided on Iran warTen days since President Trump first announced the attack, people from across the US tell the BBC what they think the best outcome of the conflict could be.WorldHMS Dragon sets sail from Portsmouth and heads to CyprusThe UK has deployed the Type 45 Destroyer to the Mediterranean region, after an Iranian drone struck the runway at the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus on 1 March.WorldTrump says Iran war will be over 'very soon', but not this weekAt his press briefing, the US president claimed the operation was a "tremendous success", but added that he wants to ensure Iran cannot develop nuclear weaponry.WorldWatch: Why the Iran war is pushing up oil prices As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday.WorldWatch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend GulfThe BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.World'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.WorldAfter Iran, will Trump turn his eyes to Cuba?During a White House event with the Inter Miami CF soccer team, the US president said the island was “ready to fall”.WorldInside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's oustingThe BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.WorldFrozen in time: The once-glamorous Iranian embassy in the US sits emptyThe BBC's Helena Humphrey explains the steps required to reopen both embassies, which have remained closed for decades. World'We got home': Passengers on Dubai-Dublin flight celebrate returnThe Emirates flight was the first in a number of days after the United States-Israeli attacks on Iran led to the closure of nearly all airspace in the Middle East.WorldTimelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of HormuzA timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.WorldVideo of US torpedo hitting Iranian warship released by PentagonUS Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the US military has sunk "an Iranian warship" in the Indian Ocean with a torpedo.WorldRos Atkins on...how has President Trump's message on war changed?The BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins charts how the Trump administration’s messaging on war has shifted in his second term.WorldWatch: BBC asks Hegseth about reports of strike on schoolAsked about the reported bombing of a school in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the US was "investigating".WorldTrump's war on Iran: Shifting stories and unanswered questionsBBC's Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at the mixed messaging given by President Donald Trump's administration for its actions in Iran.WorldWatch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikesFootage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.WorldFire breaks out near US consulate in Dubai after drone strikeUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed a drone struck a parking lot adjacent to the US consulate building in Dubai.World