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Inside the Secret Service 'shell game' to hide US presidents in plain sight
Elaborate deception operations and decoys are often used to deceive potential threats to the US president.
August 11, 2026From tragedy to World Cup history - Iraq scorer Hussein's story
Iraq striker Aymen Hussein's journey to the World Cup is one that could easily have taken a different turn.
June 17, 2026Surveillance drone downed near US embassy in Baghdad, Iraqi security sources say - Reuters
Surveillance drone downed near US embassy in Baghdad, Iraqi security sources say Reuters
April 29, 2026Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 - Reuters
Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 Reuters
April 11, 2026Iraqi parliament elects Nizar Amedi as country's new president - Reuters
Iraqi parliament elects Nizar Amedi as country's new president Reuters
April 11, 2026US journalist Shelly Kittleson to be released after kidnap in Iraq, militia says
Kataib Hezbollah says the release comes on condition that she leave Iraq immediately.
April 7, 2026What we know so far about the US fighter jet shot down over Iran
The pilot of the downed jet has been safely rescued, but a search and rescue operation is still under way for the jet's second crew member, US media reports.
April 4, 2026US says it has arrested relatives of late Iranian general Qasem Soleimani
The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.
April 4, 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, 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, 2026Hegseth has asked US Army chief of staff to step down, CBS News reports - Reuters
Hegseth has asked US Army chief of staff to step down, CBS News reports Reuters
April 2, 2026Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew - reuters.com
Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew reuters.com
April 2, 2026NATO withdraws troops from Iraq mission to Europe as Iran war rages - Reuters
NATO withdraws troops from Iraq mission to Europe as Iran war rages Reuters
March 20, 2026Drone attack targets US embassy in Baghdad, explosion heard - Reuters
Drone attack targets US embassy in Baghdad, explosion heard Reuters
March 18, 2026Rocket and drone attacks resume on US embassy and diplomatic facility in Baghdad, sources say - Reuters
Rocket and drone attacks resume on US embassy and diplomatic facility in Baghdad, sources say Reuters
March 17, 2026Iran security chief, US Iraq embassy, Gulf attacks and Cuba - Reuters
Iran security chief, US Iraq embassy, Gulf attacks and Cuba Reuters
March 17, 2026Drones, rockets fired at US embassy in Baghdad, security sources say - Reuters
Drones, rockets fired at US embassy in Baghdad, security sources say Reuters
March 17, 2026Drone attack hits hotel in Baghdad, no injuries reported - Reuters
Drone attack hits hotel in Baghdad, no injuries reported Reuters
March 16, 2026Trump threatens to hit Iran's Kharg Island oil network if shipping lanes remain blocked - Reuters
Trump threatens to hit Iran's Kharg Island oil network if shipping lanes remain blocked Reuters
March 14, 2026US embassy in Iraq's Baghdad hit in missiles attack, security sources say - Reuters
US embassy in Iraq's Baghdad hit in missiles attack, security sources say Reuters
March 14, 2026Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict
The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.
March 13, 2026Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says Strait of Hormuz should remain shut - Reuters
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says Strait of Hormuz should remain shut Reuters
March 12, 2026Bowen: Trump has called for an Iran uprising but the lessons from Iraq in 1991 loom large
The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.
March 11, 2026U.S. military tells civilians to avoid port facilities where Iranian navy operating - Reuters
U.S. military tells civilians to avoid port facilities where Iranian navy operating Reuters
March 11, 2026Pope Leo fires San Diego bishop accused of stealing $250,000 - Reuters
Pope Leo fires San Diego bishop accused of stealing $250,000 Reuters
March 10, 2026Katyusha rockets target US embassy in Baghdad, security sources say - Reuters
Katyusha rockets target US embassy in Baghdad, security sources say Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says
Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.
March 7, 2026We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.
March 7, 2026Pakistani convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iran commander - Reuters
Pakistani convicted of plotting to kill Trump over death of Iran commander Reuters
March 7, 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, 2026Pentagon's Hegseth says Trump got 'last laugh' as US kills Iranian leader of Trump assassination plot - Reuters
Pentagon's Hegseth says Trump got 'last laugh' as US kills Iranian leader of Trump assassination plot Reuters
March 4, 2026Why Europe's leaders have struggled to speak as one on Iran
European nations say they want to work better together but have differing priorities
March 3, 2026Iraq reduces oil output, more cuts to come if Hormuz disruptions persist, Iraqi oil officials say - Reuters
Iraq reduces oil output, more cuts to come if Hormuz disruptions persist, Iraqi oil officials say Reuters
March 3, 2026US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran - Reuters
US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran Reuters
March 3, 2026US is sinking Iran's Navy, Trump says - Reuters
US is sinking Iran's Navy, Trump says Reuters
March 1, 2026What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran
Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
February 28, 2026Iran says it has hit US base in Bahrain, as it launches strikes across region
Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an area near the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain.
February 28, 2026Iraq says Ankara agrees to take back Turkish citizens among IS detainees moved from Syria - Reuters
Iraq says Ankara agrees to take back Turkish citizens among IS detainees moved from Syria Reuters
February 23, 2026