The past week saw continued instability in the Middle East, highlighted by political tension involving Donald Trump and Iran, which sent oil prices soaring. Additionally, NASA successfully launched its first crewed lunar mission in decades, alongside global celebrations of Holy Week.

The war in the Middle East showed no sign of ending as President Donald Trump exchanged threats with the Iranian regime and jittery markets sent oil prices surging. The week also saw NASA launch its first crewed lunar mission in half-a-century, Italy miss out on a third successive football World Cup, and Christians mark Holy Week. Here's a look back at some of the most striking images.