The violent escalation in the Middle East has entered its third day as coordinated US and Israeli attacks on Iran aimed at regime change continue to cause loss of life and damage across the region, prompting Iranian counterattacks with missiles and drones that hit targets in multiple countries. Explosions, airspace closures and military alerts have been reported from Tehran to the Gulf states and beyond. Follow our live coverage with updates from across the United Nations system. Users of the UN News app can follow it here.