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Bahrain loses bid to block dissidents' spyware lawsuit in UK - Reuters
Bahrain loses bid to block dissidents' spyware lawsuit in UK Reuters
July 27, 2026Malaysia set to host F1 race in October
Malaysia is set to hold a grand prix in October as a replacement for the Bahrain race that was called off earlier this season.
July 25, 2026Houthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damage
The Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route.
July 23, 2026Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran
The Houthi attacks would be the first in the Red Sea since the Iran-backed group announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia.
July 23, 2026US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night
The US command says it is conducting more strikes to degrade Iran's armed forces, as Iran reports explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.
July 18, 2026UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan after cargo ship attacked
The ship was reportedly struck by an "unknown projectile" near Oman but no casualties were reported.
June 26, 2026UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.
June 23, 2026Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies - Reuters
Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies Reuters
June 22, 2026Gulf airlines get back to business as flights near pre-war levels - Reuters
Gulf airlines get back to business as flights near pre-war levels Reuters
June 19, 2026Trump claims deal to end Iran war near as Tehran says 'nothing' finalised
The US president says a "great settlement" to end the conflict has been reached. Iran says reports of a deal are "speculative".
June 12, 2026What we know about US sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue mission
BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.
June 11, 2026Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacks - Reuters
Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacks Reuters
June 10, 2026Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter and vows to respond
Two crew members of the Apache helicopter that crashed following the attack were rescued by an American sea drone.
June 9, 2026US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire
The US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites. Tehran responds by targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
June 6, 2026Bahrain court jails nine for life for collaborating with Iran's Revolutionary Guards - Reuters
Bahrain court jails nine for life for collaborating with Iran's Revolutionary Guards Reuters
May 24, 2026US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Washington seeks maritime coalition - Reuters
US and Bahrain push UN-backed action for Hormuz as Washington seeks maritime coalition Reuters
May 5, 2026Gulf economies head for worst crisis since pandemic as war roils energy lifeline - Reuters
Gulf economies head for worst crisis since pandemic as war roils energy lifeline Reuters
April 27, 2026Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 - Reuters
Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 Reuters
April 11, 2026Oil climbs as strikes on Saudi facilities stoke anxiety, Hormuz near standstill - Reuters
Oil climbs as strikes on Saudi facilities stoke anxiety, Hormuz near standstill Reuters
April 10, 2026Ukraine in talks with Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain on security cooperation, Zelenskiy says - Reuters
Ukraine in talks with Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain on security cooperation, Zelenskiy says Reuters
April 10, 2026Explainer: US-Iran ceasefire: what we know - Reuters
Explainer: US-Iran ceasefire: what we know Reuters
April 8, 2026UK's Starmer heads to the Gulf to discuss Strait of Hormuz reopening - Reuters
UK's Starmer heads to the Gulf to discuss Strait of Hormuz reopening Reuters
April 8, 2026China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping - Reuters
China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping Reuters
April 7, 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, 2026Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
April 6, 2026Bahrain's Gulf Petrochemical Industries says fire under control at units after Iran drone attack - Reuters
Bahrain's Gulf Petrochemical Industries says fire under control at units after Iran drone attack Reuters
April 5, 2026Saudi Arabia's non-oil business activity shrinks in March amid conflict, PMI shows - Reuters
Saudi Arabia's non-oil business activity shrinks in March amid conflict, PMI shows Reuters
April 5, 2026US pilot missing as Iran says it never ruled out talks - reuters.com
US pilot missing as Iran says it never ruled out talks reuters.com
April 4, 2026International law experts allege violations in Iran war
The White House says it is making the entire region safer by eliminating short and long-term threats.
April 3, 2026Bahrain hopes for Hormuz vote in UN, but China opposes authorization of force - Reuters
Bahrain hopes for Hormuz vote in UN, but China opposes authorization of force Reuters
April 2, 2026Bahrain circulates revised UN Hormuz draft, drops binding enforcement - Reuters
Bahrain circulates revised UN Hormuz draft, drops binding enforcement Reuters
April 1, 2026Fuel rations and free buses: How countries are responding to rising oil prices
Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.
March 30, 2026Iranian attacks across Gulf continue as major industrial sites hit
A number of people are said to have been injured after attacks on aluminium sites in the UAE and Bahrain.
March 29, 2026Bahrain's Alba assesses damage after Iran strikes aluminium plants - Reuters
Bahrain's Alba assesses damage after Iran strikes aluminium plants Reuters
March 28, 2026Exclusive: Amazon says AWS' Bahrain region 'disrupted' following drone activity - Reuters
Exclusive: Amazon says AWS' Bahrain region 'disrupted' following drone activity Reuters
March 24, 2026Bahrain proposes UN Security Council approve use of force to protect Hormuz shipping - Reuters
Bahrain proposes UN Security Council approve use of force to protect Hormuz shipping Reuters
March 23, 2026Watch: Inside a Palestinian home attacked by settlers
Violence began after a teenage settler was killed, reportedly after being hit by a vehicle driven by a Palestinian.
March 23, 2026Why is Israel targeting Lebanon's bridges?
Israeli forces have been instructed to destroy the crossings over the Litani river that were being used by Hezbollah to send reinforcements.
March 22, 2026Exclusive: Bahrain says Patriot missile system involved in March 9 blast over residential area - Reuters
Exclusive: Bahrain says Patriot missile system involved in March 9 blast over residential area Reuters
March 21, 2026What Iranians are being told about the war
Iranian state media's coverage of the war includes inflations of enemy casualties and digital manipulation intended to glorify Iran.
March 16, 2026Bahrain's Alba shuts 19% of aluminium capacity as Hormuz disruption continues - Reuters
Bahrain's Alba shuts 19% of aluminium capacity as Hormuz disruption continues Reuters
March 15, 2026Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran's right to defend itself from "aggression" by the US and Israel.
March 14, 2026Bahrain and Saudi F1 races set to be cancelled - Reuters
Bahrain and Saudi F1 races set to be cancelled Reuters
March 13, 2026Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.
March 13, 2026UAE says Iran must halt attacks on neighbours to allow diplomacy - Reuters
UAE says Iran must halt attacks on neighbours to allow diplomacy Reuters
March 13, 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, 2026Indian source says Iran to allow India-flagged tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Indian source says Iran to allow India-flagged tankers to pass through Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 12, 2026Ukraine sends drone experts to three countries in Middle East, Zelenskiy says - Reuters
Ukraine sends drone experts to three countries in Middle East, Zelenskiy says Reuters
March 10, 2026Exclusive: Saudi Aramco reducing output at two oilfields, two sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Saudi Aramco reducing output at two oilfields, two sources say Reuters
March 9, 2026Oil prices surge above $110 and shares slide over Iran war
Major disruption to energy supplies threatens to push up prices for consumers and businesses around the world.
March 9, 2026Saudi extends rally on energy-led gains; Qatar slips - Reuters
Saudi extends rally on energy-led gains; Qatar slips Reuters
March 8, 2026Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran - Reuters
Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran Reuters
March 8, 2026Watch: Huge flames in Tehran after air strikes on oil depots
Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline.
March 8, 2026Trump rejects settling Iran war as Tehran nears decision on new leader - Reuters
Trump rejects settling Iran war as Tehran nears decision on new leader Reuters
March 8, 2026Exclusive: Saudi has told Iran not to attack it, warns of possible retaliation, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Saudi has told Iran not to attack it, warns of possible retaliation, sources say Reuters
March 7, 2026Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says - Reuters
Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says 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, 2026Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks come from them - Reuters
Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks come from them Reuters
March 7, 2026Canada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on Iran
The Iran war is posing a test for the Canadian prime minister's "pragmatic but principled" approach to world affairs.
March 7, 2026Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran's president
The president also calls on Tehran to pick new leaders who are "acceptable" to the White House after six days of war.
March 7, 2026US pump prices surge as Iran war upends global energy supply - Reuters
US pump prices surge as Iran war upends global energy supply Reuters
March 7, 2026Beirut evacuees 'sleeping in tents and cars'
Some residents in the Beirut suburb of Dahieh have left their homes amid ongoing air strikes by Israel.
March 6, 2026Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices
The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world.
March 6, 2026Maritime insurance premiums surge as Iran conflict widens - Reuters
Maritime insurance premiums surge as Iran conflict widens Reuters
March 6, 2026US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.
March 5, 2026Missiles, drones coming from Iran fell on airport in Azerbaijan, source says - Reuters
Missiles, drones coming from Iran fell on airport in Azerbaijan, source says Reuters
March 5, 2026Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Iran war escalates
The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.
March 4, 2026Iran: Strait of Hormuz, US allies and prediction markets - Reuters
Iran: Strait of Hormuz, US allies and prediction markets Reuters
March 3, 2026Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment - Reuters
Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment Reuters
March 3, 2026US-Israeli war on Iran causes major oil, gas disruptions - Reuters
US-Israeli war on Iran causes major oil, gas disruptions 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 nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads
The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue.
March 3, 2026Iran's strikes on Gulf states may widen war against Tehran, analysts say - Reuters
Iran's strikes on Gulf states may widen war against Tehran, analysts say Reuters
March 3, 2026Trump says US war supplies mean it can fight 'forever' - Reuters
Trump says US war supplies mean it can fight 'forever' Reuters
March 3, 2026Six US soldiers killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait base
The US defence secretary confirms a US military base was hit by an Iranian missile on Sunday.
March 3, 2026Oil and gas prices rise on new Iran threat to Gulf shipping
Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
March 3, 2026Middle East conflict puts Dubai aviation hub's market muscle to the test - Reuters
Middle East conflict puts Dubai aviation hub's market muscle to the test Reuters
March 2, 2026US flagged products tanker hit by unknown projectiles in Bahrain port, sources say - Reuters
US flagged products tanker hit by unknown projectiles in Bahrain port, sources say Reuters
March 2, 2026Qatar LNG, Saudi refinery, Israeli oil, gas fields down due to Mideast strikes - Reuters
Qatar LNG, Saudi refinery, Israeli oil, gas fields down due to Mideast strikes Reuters
March 2, 2026Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
March 2, 2026Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices - Reuters
Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices Reuters
March 1, 2026US is sinking Iran's Navy, Trump says - Reuters
US is sinking Iran's Navy, Trump says Reuters
March 1, 2026Trump says Iran's Khamenei is dead - Reuters
Trump says Iran's Khamenei is dead Reuters
February 28, 2026Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says - Reuters
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed, senior Israeli official says Reuters
February 28, 2026How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
World leaders have been giving their responses to the attacks on several Iranian cities and Tehran's retaliation.
February 28, 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, 2026Watch: Smoke rises in Tehran as explosions heard across country
The BBC's Jon Donnison in Jerusalem reports as Trump says "major combat operations" have begun.
February 28, 2026US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran - Reuters
US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran Reuters
February 28, 2026US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations
Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.
February 22, 2026