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Iran says deal to end fighting with US has 'never been closer'
Both Iran and Pakistan say a deal has never been closer - echoing US President Donald Trump's statement on Thursday.
June 12, 2026Iran sets up new mechanism to manage vessel transit through Hormuz - Reuters
Iran sets up new mechanism to manage vessel transit through Hormuz Reuters
May 5, 2026Iran oil tankers turned back by US blockade, Hormuz traffic sparse - Reuters
Iran oil tankers turned back by US blockade, Hormuz traffic sparse Reuters
April 27, 2026US consumer inflation expected to have surged in March amid Iran war - Reuters
US consumer inflation expected to have surged in March amid Iran war Reuters
April 10, 2026Clock ticks on Trump's Iran ultimatum with little sign of breakthrough
The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.
April 6, 2026Trump threatens to hit Iran infrastructure on Tuesday if Strait remains blocked - Reuters
Trump threatens to hit Iran infrastructure on Tuesday if Strait remains blocked Reuters
April 5, 2026Second US Air Force plane crashed in Persian Gulf region, New York Times reports - reuters.com
Second US Air Force plane crashed in Persian Gulf region, New York Times reports reuters.com
April 3, 2026One US crew member rescued after fighter jet downed over Iran, Israeli media say - reuters.com
One US crew member rescued after fighter jet downed over Iran, Israeli media say reuters.com
April 3, 2026Trump and Iran step up threats over energy targets as war escalates - Reuters
Trump and Iran step up threats over energy targets as war escalates Reuters
March 22, 2026Japan not planning Hormuz escort mission, PM Takaichi says - Reuters
Japan not planning Hormuz escort mission, PM Takaichi says Reuters
March 16, 2026Rising prices, mixed messages: Iran war is fraught with political risk for Trump
The war's price, measured in damage to the economy and in political costs to Trump, is still coming into view.
March 10, 2026How worried are Americans about rising petrol prices?
The BBC spoke to New Yorkers about how the conflict in Iran is driving up prices at the pump - and how it's impacting their wallets.
March 10, 2026How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict
Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.
March 4, 2026US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran.
February 19, 2026