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UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March
Volker Türk says 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 in cases linked to January's protests.
August 5, 2026The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trump's Iran negotiations
US officials say the deal will lead to the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium, but details are still to be worked out.
June 13, 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, 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, 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, 2026Israeli military says it struck targets in western and central Iran - Reuters
Israeli military says it struck targets in western and central Iran Reuters
June 8, 2026US, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire with reopening of Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
US, Iran agree to two-week ceasefire with reopening of Strait of Hormuz Reuters
April 8, 2026Under airstrikes, Iran defiant on eve of Trump's ceasefire deadline - Reuters
Under airstrikes, Iran defiant on eve of Trump's ceasefire deadline Reuters
April 7, 2026How rescue of US airman in remote part of Iran unfolded
The operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex and involved multiple US government agencies.
April 5, 2026US airman injured but safe after rescue from inside Iran, Trump says
The recovery of the airman follows separate search efforts by both the US and Iran.
April 5, 2026Iran says several 'enemy aircraft' destroyed during US pilot rescue mission - Reuters
Iran says several 'enemy aircraft' destroyed during US pilot rescue mission Reuters
April 5, 2026Iran's two largest steel plants shut down due to air strikes, companies say
The strikes, which Iran says were first launched by Israel in co-ordination with the US last week, could cause major damage to the Iranian economy.
April 2, 2026Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks - Reuters
Trump says the US could end the Iran war in two to three weeks Reuters
March 31, 2026'A million things could go wrong' - why seizing Iran's uranium would be so risky for the US
Seizing the stockpile would be one of the "most complicated special operations in history", a former defence official tells the BBC.
March 31, 2026Yemen's Houthis strike at Israel as attacks on Iran continue - reuters.com
Yemen's Houthis strike at Israel as attacks on Iran continue reuters.com
March 28, 2026Who wants what and why from US-Iran peace talks?
There is indirect contact and channels between the two sides - but a deal may still be a long way off.
March 25, 2026Fifteen killed in strike on factory in Iran's Isfahan, Fars news agency says - Reuters
Fifteen killed in strike on factory in Iran's Isfahan, Fars news agency says Reuters
March 14, 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, 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, 2026Russian consulate in Iran's Isfahan damaged in strikes, spokeswoman says - Reuters
Russian consulate in Iran's Isfahan damaged in strikes, spokeswoman says Reuters
March 10, 2026Trump tells NY Post he is 'nowhere near' deciding to send troops to Iran to secure nuclear stockpile - Reuters
Trump tells NY Post he is 'nowhere near' deciding to send troops to Iran to secure nuclear stockpile Reuters
March 9, 2026Iran's choice of Mojtaba Khamenei appears to close path to swift end to war - Reuters
Iran's choice of Mojtaba Khamenei appears to close path to swift end to war Reuters
March 9, 2026Iran defies Trump, elevates Khamenei's son Mojtaba as successor - Reuters
Iran defies Trump, elevates Khamenei's son Mojtaba as successor Reuters
March 8, 2026Two Kuwaiti interior ministry officers killed 'while performing duties' - Reuters
Two Kuwaiti interior ministry officers killed 'while performing duties' Reuters
March 8, 2026Trump vows to hit harder as Tehran says sorry to neighbors - Reuters
Trump vows to hit harder as Tehran says sorry to neighbors Reuters
March 7, 2026Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' as Iran war enters second week - Reuters
Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' as Iran war enters second week 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, 2026'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes
Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.
March 4, 2026US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says
Sri Lanka's navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.
March 4, 2026In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East
Israel has launched an invasion into Lebanon, while the US embassy in Riyadh was hit by a pair of drones overnight.
March 3, 2026US not veering into a new, endless war, Pentagon says - Reuters
US not veering into a new, endless war, Pentagon says Reuters
March 2, 2026Iran's supreme leader Khamenei killed, Iranian state media confirm - Reuters
Iran's supreme leader Khamenei killed, Iranian state media confirm 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, 2026US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran - Reuters
US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran Reuters
February 28, 2026IAEA report says Iran must allow inspections, points at Isfahan - Reuters
IAEA report says Iran must allow inspections, points at Isfahan Reuters
February 27, 2026Iran's Araqchi aims to reprise role as nuclear dealmaker - Reuters
Iran's Araqchi aims to reprise role as nuclear dealmaker Reuters
February 26, 2026Iran issues death sentence linked to January unrest, source says - Reuters
Iran issues death sentence linked to January unrest, source says Reuters
February 24, 2026Iran students stage first large anti-government protests since deadly crackdown
The student protesters honoured thousands of those killed when nationwide mass protests were put down last month.
February 21, 2026US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks - Reuters
US and Iran slide towards conflict as military buildup eclipses talks Reuters
February 20, 2026