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Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis
The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.
June 9, 2026Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre despite Iranian warning to stop attacks
Iran warned Israel on Monday that it could resume hostilities if attacks on its Lebanese ally Hezbollah do not stop.
June 9, 2026Israel and Iran flare-up tests Trump's grip and could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand
The web of fractious alliances and dysfunctional ceasefires shows how destabilised the region remains.
June 8, 2026Watch: Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him
In a call with the US president, the BBC’s Sarah Smith asked Trump about the war in Iran and his relationship with the Israeli leader.
June 8, 2026Trump warned Netanyahu against renewed Iran war, Axios reports - Reuters
Trump warned Netanyahu against renewed Iran war, Axios reports Reuters
June 8, 2026Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?
For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.
June 8, 2026Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes after first exchange of fire since truce
Iran launched about 30 missiles at Israel following a strike in Lebanon, while Israel carried out two waves of air strikes in Iran.
June 8, 2026Israel hits Iran petrochemical plant in new strikes despite Trump reprimand - Reuters
Israel hits Iran petrochemical plant in new strikes despite Trump reprimand Reuters
June 8, 2026Asia markets brace for selling after tech rout hits Wall Street - Reuters
Asia markets brace for selling after tech rout hits Wall Street Reuters
June 7, 2026Oil prices rise more than $2 on Israel strikes on Lebanon - Reuters
Oil prices rise more than $2 on Israel strikes on Lebanon Reuters
June 7, 2026Israel strikes Beirut suburb days after US-brokered truce
Israel says the attacks on the Lebanese capital were ordered "in response to Hezbollah's firing at Israeli territory".
June 7, 2026Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran's assets before peace deal is done - Reuters
Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran's assets before peace deal is done Reuters
June 7, 2026Israel strikes south Lebanon after stepping back from Beirut attack - Reuters
Israel strikes south Lebanon after stepping back from Beirut attack Reuters
June 2, 2026Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold
Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.
June 2, 2026Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut - Reuters
Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut Reuters
June 2, 2026Iran warns Israeli attacks in Lebanon threaten ceasefire with US
Earlier Israel's PM ordered strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs in response to Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel.
June 1, 2026Trump says no Israeli troops will go to Beirut after call with Netanyahu - Reuters
Trump says no Israeli troops will go to Beirut after call with Netanyahu Reuters
June 1, 2026Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates
Benjamin Netanyahu says the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.
June 1, 2026Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'
Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire.
May 28, 2026Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire
Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.
May 6, 2026Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since the ceasefire - Reuters
Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since the ceasefire Reuters
May 6, 2026Watch: The Lebanese neighbourhoods shattered by Israel's ten minute bombing raid
The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s recent history.
May 6, 2026Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks 'best deal' with Iran - Reuters
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks 'best deal' with Iran Reuters
April 24, 2026Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strike
Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.
April 23, 2026HSBC downgrades India to 'underweight' as oil shock clouds earnings recovery - Reuters
HSBC downgrades India to 'underweight' as oil shock clouds earnings recovery Reuters
April 23, 2026Lebanon president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements - Reuters
Lebanon president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements Reuters
April 17, 2026Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacks
BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks.
April 11, 2026US warns its citizens to leave Lebanon citing escalating security risks
The advisory follows recent military developments, including a US jet reportedly being shot down and Israeli strikes on parts of Beirut.
April 3, 2026Israel strikes Beirut, US warns Iran may hit Lebanese universities - Reuters
Israel strikes Beirut, US warns Iran may hit Lebanese universities Reuters
April 3, 2026Hundreds in Beirut mourn journalists killed in Israeli strike
BBC reports from the funerals of three journalists killed by a targeted attack in southern Lebanon.
March 29, 2026'Our home is gone': BBC speaks to displaced families in Lebanon
The BBC's Hugo Bachega speaks to families in Beirut as more than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon.
March 28, 2026Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut - Reuters
Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut Reuters
March 21, 2026War expands to central Beirut as Israeli strike kills Iranians in luxury hotel
Israel's military says it targeted Quds Force operatives after a return to war with Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, but Iran says they were diplomats.
March 10, 2026Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict
President Aoun outlines a path towards "permanent security and stability", as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.
March 10, 2026Four killed in Beirut hotel strike, Israel says it targeted Iranian commanders - Reuters
Four killed in Beirut hotel strike, Israel says it targeted Iranian commanders Reuters
March 8, 2026Refugees, migrants in Lebanon find rare sanctuary from Israeli strikes in Beirut church - Reuters
Refugees, migrants in Lebanon find rare sanctuary from Israeli strikes in Beirut church Reuters
March 7, 2026US partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensions
The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review.
February 23, 2026US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions - Reuters
US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions Reuters
February 23, 2026