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Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.
August 12, 2026Wall St futures muted as US-Iran impasse lifts oil prices - Reuters
Wall St futures muted as US-Iran impasse lifts oil prices Reuters
August 11, 2026Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday
Tehran has not responded to the suggestion that new talks are imminent. Trump has previously said a negotiated end to the war is close, only for strikes to resume.
August 3, 2026Oil tumbles as Trump cancels attack on Iran to reach nuclear deal - Reuters
Oil tumbles as Trump cancels attack on Iran to reach nuclear deal Reuters
August 3, 2026PODCAST: Iran pause, Moscow restaurant attack and GLP-1 clothes shopping - Reuters
PODCAST: Iran pause, Moscow restaurant attack and GLP-1 clothes shopping Reuters
August 2, 2026Trump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to deal being made 'rapidly'
The US president claims Iran and other Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to hold off on any attack as the "perimeters" of a deal had been agreed.
August 2, 2026Young guns for hire - the teenage hitmen recruited to kill across Europe
The Foxtrot Network is thought to be responsible for about 35 murders in Europe, and uses violence-as-a-service tactics.
August 1, 2026Regime change? Inside Reza Pahlavi’s faltering bid to lead Iran - Reuters
Regime change? Inside Reza Pahlavi’s faltering bid to lead Iran Reuters
July 28, 2026Trump says Iran war talks taking place during lull in strikes
The US president says "there is a good chance that something could happen", as Iran denies direct talks are taking place.
July 27, 2026Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador says
Neither the US nor Iran have launched attacks in the last two nights, after almost two weeks of tit-for-tat strikes risked derailing talks to permanently end the war.
July 26, 2026Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia
US military says it disabled a tanker that was attempting to evade the American blockade on Iranian ports.
July 25, 2026Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.
July 23, 2026US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site
The US president's threat to target a key Iranian nuclear site came ahead of the 11th consecutive night of attacks.
July 22, 2026Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed
Iran responded with attacks in Syria and Jordan, as two ships reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.
July 20, 2026World Cup winner Capdevila appeals to Trump after US travel permit denied
Former Spain international Joan Capdevila has made a plea to US President Donald Trump for help after he says he was denied a travel permit to enter the United States before Sunday's World Cup final.
July 18, 2026Trump threatens new Iran escalation and risks repeating old mistakes - Reuters
Trump threatens new Iran escalation and risks repeating old mistakes Reuters
July 16, 2026Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes
Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks.
July 16, 2026Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.
July 15, 2026US inflation rate eases to 3.5% as gasoline prices fall
While US inflation rate fell in June, concerns remain over prices rising again due to the renewed conflict in the Middle East.
July 14, 2026Trump sends Congress formal notice that Iran conflict has resumed - Reuters
Trump sends Congress formal notice that Iran conflict has resumed Reuters
July 13, 2026Trump reinstating naval blockade of Iranian ports
The US president also says Washington will charge a 20% toll on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
July 13, 2026UK proscribes Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organisation, Sky News reports - Reuters
UK proscribes Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organisation, Sky News reports Reuters
July 13, 2026US says it struck 140 Iranian military targets Saturday - Reuters
US says it struck 140 Iranian military targets Saturday Reuters
July 12, 2026US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz
Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.
July 11, 2026Wall St Week Ahead Investors to grapple with packed week of earnings, CPI, Iran headlines - Reuters
Wall St Week Ahead Investors to grapple with packed week of earnings, CPI, Iran headlines Reuters
July 10, 2026Huge crowds in Mashhad as Iran's late supreme leader is buried
Ali Khamenei was buried at the Imam Reza shrine, Iran's holiest Shia Muslim site, ending six days of public mourning ceremonies.
July 9, 2026Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes
Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.
July 9, 2026Trading Day: War on, risk-off: Stocks drop, crude jumps as Trump calls Iran peace deal 'over' - Reuters
Trading Day: War on, risk-off: Stocks drop, crude jumps as Trump calls Iran peace deal 'over' Reuters
July 8, 2026Bowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with Iran
The negotiating process is fragile and recent US strikes show how hard it will be to reach agreement, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen.
July 8, 2026Khamenei's coffin carried through Shia shrines as ceremonies held in Iraq
The remains of Iran's late supreme leader are transported to Najaf and Karbala, as funeral ceremonies continue for a fifth day.
July 8, 2026Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to Khamenei
Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.
July 7, 2026'The spectacle Iran wants the world to see': Lyse Doucet in Tehran
Huge crowds have lined the streets of Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
July 6, 2026Huge crowds fill Tehran streets for Khamenei's funeral procession
Many people were waving Iranian flags and red banners symbolising vengeance for the former supreme leader's war death.
July 6, 2026Emotion and politics merge in Tehran at funeral of former supreme leader
The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet is in Tehran, where funeral events are taking place in honour of Iran's former leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
July 5, 2026Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah's funeral
Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba is conspicuously absent from his father's funeral on Sunday, amid speculation about his condition.
July 5, 2026Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment'
Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.
July 4, 2026BBC in Tehran as mourners gather for former supreme leader's funeral
Iranian authorities say they expect millions of people to take part in funeral commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
July 4, 2026Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral
Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq.
July 4, 2026Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies - Reuters
Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies Reuters
July 3, 2026Iran begins public mourning for Ayatollah killed in February
Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla from Friday ahead of days-long funeral events.
July 3, 2026Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for 'urgent' Iran war costs
But the budget faces an uphill battle, coming a day after lawmakers rebuked Trump's military action.
June 25, 2026UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.
June 24, 2026Vance says Iran will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country
The US vice-president says a great deal of progress has been made after the first round of talks between the US and Iran.
June 22, 2026BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon
Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation.
June 20, 2026For US Vice President JD Vance, Iran talks could shape political rise - Reuters
For US Vice President JD Vance, Iran talks could shape political rise Reuters
June 19, 2026Thousands killed in US-Israeli war on Iran - but experts say true total may never be known
Experts say internet, media and government restrictions have all hampered casualty reporting across the region.
June 19, 2026US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'
Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".
June 18, 2026Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.
June 18, 2026Why Iran believes deal with US leaves it stronger than before
Iran has come out of the war's first chapter stronger than many expected, but its next challenge may be harder, the BBC Persian Service's Amir Azimi writes.
June 18, 2026Weapons, money and ships: How is this Iran deal different from others?
BBC Verify examines how the new deal between the US and Iran affects three key areas.
June 18, 2026Saudi Aramco considers expanding storage capacity worldwide after Iran war - Reuters
Saudi Aramco considers expanding storage capacity worldwide after Iran war Reuters
June 18, 2026US and Iranian presidents sign deal aiming to end war
The fate of Iran's nuclear programme, a key reason cited by the US for starting the conflict, is still to be negotiated.
June 18, 2026UN experts demand Iranians free Foremans
They said proceedings against Lindsay and Craig Foreman had been marked by grave irregularities.
June 17, 2026Fed holds US interest rates steady as uncertainty over Trump's Iran deal remains
The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.
June 17, 2026Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity
For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.
June 16, 2026Trump may release US-Iran agreement before Friday, Vance says - Reuters
Trump may release US-Iran agreement before Friday, Vance says Reuters
June 16, 2026Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released 'pretty soon'
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but there is still confusion about the exact contents of the agreement.
June 16, 2026Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu
Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.
June 15, 2026What the US and Iran say is in the memorandum to end the war - Reuters
What the US and Iran say is in the memorandum to end the war Reuters
June 15, 2026US, Iran reach agreement to end war, signing set for Friday - Reuters
US, Iran reach agreement to end war, signing set for Friday Reuters
June 14, 2026US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear - Reuters
US, Iran inch closer to deal, timing remains unclear Reuters
June 14, 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, 2026US-Iran deal scheduled to be signed on Sunday, says Trump
Before the US president's comments, Iran expressed caution about the exact timing.
June 13, 2026Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours - Reuters
Pakistan PM says US-Iran peace deal signing expected within 24 hours Reuters
June 13, 2026Exclusive: UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say Reuters
June 12, 2026Iran 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, 2026Pakistan PM Sharif says in X post that final text of US-Iran peace deal agreed, working on next steps - Reuters
Pakistan PM Sharif says in X post that final text of US-Iran peace deal agreed, working on next steps Reuters
June 12, 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, 2026Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger - Reuters
Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger Reuters
June 12, 2026More than 50 Iranian military bases damaged in US strikes since start of war, satellite images show
Bases across Iran have been hit by US strikes, with experts identifying damage to jets and warships.
June 11, 2026Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
June 11, 2026Wall Street indexes jump, Trump says strikes against Iran canceled - Reuters
Wall Street indexes jump, Trump says strikes against Iran canceled Reuters
June 11, 2026Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.
June 11, 2026Trump says he believes Iran's supreme leader has approved deal with US - Reuters
Trump says he believes Iran's supreme leader has approved deal with US Reuters
June 11, 2026Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'
The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.
June 11, 2026US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire - Reuters
US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire Reuters
June 11, 2026Iran says it struck ships in Strait of Hormuz after US launches new strikes
US Central Command said its latest airstrikes were responding to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.
June 11, 2026Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US-Israel war in Iran.
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, 2026'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices rise amid Iran war - Reuters
'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices rise amid Iran war Reuters
June 10, 2026Asian stocks slide, oil rises as Iran and US launch strikes - Reuters
Asian stocks slide, oil rises as Iran and US launch strikes Reuters
June 10, 2026Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz - Reuters
Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz Reuters
June 10, 2026Oil rises nearly 1% as US launches new strikes against Iran, supply tightens - Reuters
Oil rises nearly 1% as US launches new strikes against Iran, supply tightens Reuters
June 10, 2026Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament - Reuters
Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament Reuters
June 9, 2026Asia stocks rebound on dip buying, bonds lag - Reuters
Asia stocks rebound on dip buying, bonds lag Reuters
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, 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, 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, 2026Oil prices edge higher after strikes on Israel test ceasefire
Iran said the attacks, its first since an April ceasefire, are the start of "a full week" of strikes
June 8, 2026Dollar scales two-month peak as Fed hike bets ramp up - Reuters
Dollar scales two-month peak as Fed hike bets ramp up Reuters
June 8, 2026'A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions
Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.
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, 2026Iran rejects idea of using its assets to pay damages to US allies - Reuters
Iran rejects idea of using its assets to pay damages to US allies Reuters
June 7, 2026Last-minute visas and moving training camp: Iran's road to the World Cup
Iran's participation has become one of the most complex stories of the tournament.
June 7, 2026Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high - Reuters
Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high Reuters
June 7, 2026US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says - Reuters
US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says Reuters
June 6, 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, 2026Iran's football team granted visas to enter US for World Cup, officials say
The approval comes just 10 days before the Iranian squad's opening match against New Zealand in Los Angeles.
June 6, 2026Oil prices jump after US launches new attacks on Iran
The strikes come despite a ceasefire between Tehran and Washington as the two countries hold peace talks.
May 28, 2026Iran 'getting a lot closer' to agreement with US, Trump says
Tehran also signals progress on talks but says the key issue of nuclear weapons is not part of an initial framework it is working on.
May 23, 2026Tehran reviewing latest US response as Trump suggests he can wait - Reuters
Tehran reviewing latest US response as Trump suggests he can wait Reuters
May 21, 2026Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran would be enough
The US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.
May 15, 2026Oil prices slip on teetering Iran ceasefire as Trump heads to China - Reuters
Oil prices slip on teetering Iran ceasefire as Trump heads to China Reuters
May 13, 2026Iran activists tell BBC how threat of war intensifies trauma of repression
A dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure.
May 10, 2026Jailed Iranian peace laureate Mohammadi moved to hospital in Tehran - Reuters
Jailed Iranian peace laureate Mohammadi moved to hospital in Tehran Reuters
May 10, 2026Wall St Week Ahead-Data, Iran, US-China meeting in focus for scorching US stock market - Reuters
Wall St Week Ahead-Data, Iran, US-China meeting in focus for scorching US stock market Reuters
May 8, 2026Qatar emir, Trump discuss Washington-Tehran ceasefire - Reuters
Qatar emir, Trump discuss Washington-Tehran ceasefire Reuters
April 24, 2026In Tehran, money is short and a return to war looms over daily life
The BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where the buzz of busy shopping streets masks deep uncertainty over the country's future.
April 23, 2026Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks - Reuters
Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks Reuters
April 23, 2026Dollar holds near 1-1/2-week high as Iran-US stand-off persists - Reuters
Dollar holds near 1-1/2-week high as Iran-US stand-off persists Reuters
April 23, 2026China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
April 22, 2026Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC
"Iran will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route, Ebrahim Azizi tells the BBC's Lyse Doucet.
April 19, 2026BBC in Iran: 'Tehran does not think it has lost this war'
Lyse Doucet says Iranians want a solution to the long-running animosity with the US, but leaders is not willing to make a deal on Washington's terms.
April 17, 2026Wall St indexes fall after failed US-Iran peace talks unsettle investors - Reuters
Wall St indexes fall after failed US-Iran peace talks unsettle investors Reuters
April 13, 2026We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda
"Slopaganda" is too weak a term to capture how powerful this "highly sophisticated" content is, one expert says.
April 11, 2026Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks - Reuters
Pope Leo urges end to 'madness of war' as US, Iran start talks Reuters
April 11, 2026UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition - Reuters
UK pauses its plan to cede Chagos Islands after US opposition Reuters
April 11, 2026US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports - Reuters
US intelligence indicates China preparing weapons shipment to Iran, CNN reports Reuters
April 11, 2026US, Iran begin direct talks in Pakistan, seeking end to six-week war - Reuters
US, Iran begin direct talks in Pakistan, seeking end to six-week war Reuters
April 11, 2026Americans give record-low marks to economy, in ominous sign for Republicans - Reuters
Americans give record-low marks to economy, in ominous sign for Republicans Reuters
April 10, 2026Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say - Reuters
Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say Reuters
April 10, 2026Oil whiplash: Iran war shock to flip market to deficit in 2026, analysts say - Reuters
Oil whiplash: Iran war shock to flip market to deficit in 2026, analysts say Reuters
April 10, 2026Fed will need to explain why current inflation jump differs from 2022 surge - Reuters
Fed will need to explain why current inflation jump differs from 2022 surge Reuters
April 10, 2026Iran war leaves crisis-scarred countries counting the cost - Reuters
Iran war leaves crisis-scarred countries counting the cost Reuters
April 10, 2026S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data; Mideast in focus - Reuters
S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher after inflation data; Mideast in focus Reuters
April 10, 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, 2026White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets
The platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making bets on global events.
April 10, 2026US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed - Reuters
US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed Reuters
April 10, 2026Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment - Reuters
Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment Reuters
April 9, 2026Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire, Netanyahu says
Lebanese officials had called for a ceasefire before talks begin.
April 9, 2026Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz
Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.
April 9, 2026Lebanon seeks temporary ceasefire to allow broader talks with Israel, official says - Reuters
Lebanon seeks temporary ceasefire to allow broader talks with Israel, official says Reuters
April 9, 2026'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endure
The BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war.
April 9, 2026Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.
April 9, 2026Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?
Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal.
April 9, 2026Israeli strikes in Lebanon 'grave violation' of ceasefire, Iran minister tells BBC
Iran's deputy foreign minister says the US must choose between 'war and ceasefire'.
April 9, 2026Lebanon strikes, peace talks and the 'Ketamine Queen' - Reuters
Lebanon strikes, peace talks and the 'Ketamine Queen' Reuters
April 9, 2026Asia stocks turn cautious as reality intrudes in Gulf - Reuters
Asia stocks turn cautious as reality intrudes in Gulf Reuters
April 9, 2026Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation - Reuters
Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation Reuters
April 8, 2026Trump's abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage - Reuters
Trump's abrupt Iran reversal exposes limits of his leverage Reuters
April 8, 2026As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz - Reuters
As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz Reuters
April 8, 2026Wall Street ends sharply higher on US-Iran ceasefire - Reuters
Wall Street ends sharply higher on US-Iran ceasefire Reuters
April 8, 2026'Talks were almost dead': Pakistan's last-ditch effort to secure Iran war truce - Reuters
'Talks were almost dead': Pakistan's last-ditch effort to secure Iran war truce Reuters
April 8, 2026Explainer: US-Iran ceasefire: what we know - Reuters
Explainer: US-Iran ceasefire: what we know Reuters
April 8, 2026US military says it's ready to resume Iran fighting if diplomacy fails - Reuters
US military says it's ready to resume Iran fighting if diplomacy fails Reuters
April 8, 2026Iran Strait of Hormuz warning adds to shipping uncertainty
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
April 8, 2026Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons - Reuters
Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons Reuters
April 8, 2026SK Hynix shares jump 15% after peer Samsung projects blowout earnings - Reuters
SK Hynix shares jump 15% after peer Samsung projects blowout earnings Reuters
April 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, 2026Watch: Iranians gather in Tehran following ceasefire announcement
Pro-government demonstrators poured onto the streets of the Iranian capital after the announcement of the two-week conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran.
April 8, 2026More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says - Reuters
More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says Reuters
April 8, 2026India central bank holds rates as Mideast crisis fans growth, inflation risks - Reuters
India central bank holds rates as Mideast crisis fans growth, inflation risks Reuters
April 8, 2026How Pakistan helped secure a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran
Pakistan has a historic relationship with Iran, but an agreement was far from certain, writes the BBC’s Caroline Davies
April 8, 2026US rejects aluminum tariff relief request from Ford, WSJ reports - Reuters
US rejects aluminum tariff relief request from Ford, WSJ reports Reuters
April 8, 2026Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost
The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.
April 8, 2026What we know about the two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran
The provisional truce comes more than a month after the US and Israel launched coordinated attacks on Iran.
April 8, 2026Oil plunges after US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The agreement was announced not long before Trump's Tuesday evening deadline was reached.
April 8, 2026UN envoy plans to visit Iran as part of peace effort - Reuters
UN envoy plans to visit Iran as part of peace effort Reuters
April 7, 2026Trump's threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans - Reuters
Trump's threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans Reuters
April 7, 2026What the US military could do if Iran fails to meet Trump's ultimatum
The US can do a lot of damage to civilian infrastructure but military experts say it's not feasible to carry out all Trump's threats.
April 7, 2026Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants
Tehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure.
April 7, 2026French couple leave Iran after more than three years in jail
Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris are on their way home after being allowed to leave the country, the French president says.
April 7, 2026China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping - Reuters
China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping Reuters
April 7, 2026Tracking recent US-Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure
Attacks have targeted bridges, steel plants and pharmaceutical facilities, verified videos show.
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, 2026Gold muted as Trump's Iran deadline keeps markets cautious - Reuters
Gold muted as Trump's Iran deadline keeps markets cautious Reuters
April 7, 2026Stocks struggle, oil jumps as Trump's Iran deadline looms - Reuters
Stocks struggle, oil jumps as Trump's Iran deadline looms Reuters
April 7, 2026Dollar kept aloft as another Trump deadline looms - Reuters
Dollar kept aloft as another Trump deadline looms Reuters
April 7, 2026Wall St ends higher as investors parse US-Iran negotiations, threats - Reuters
Wall St ends higher as investors parse US-Iran negotiations, threats Reuters
April 6, 2026Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final - Reuters
Trump says Tuesday deadline to make a deal with Iran is final Reuters
April 6, 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 take out Iran in 'one night' if no deal before deadline
The US president wants Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route, before his Tuesday deadline.
April 6, 2026Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says - Reuters
Rules of war must be respected in words and action, ICRC president says Reuters
April 6, 2026'We're sinking deeper': Iranians brace for infrastructure strikes as Trump deadline nears
Ordinary Iranians respond to the US president's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz.
April 6, 2026Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire, source says - Reuters
Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire, source says Reuters
April 6, 2026Gold slips as raging Iran war, strong US jobs data lift dollar - Reuters
Gold slips as raging Iran war, strong US jobs data lift dollar Reuters
April 6, 2026Dollar steady as traders fret about escalating Iran war - Reuters
Dollar steady as traders fret about escalating Iran war Reuters
April 6, 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, 2026Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism - Reuters
Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism Reuters
April 5, 2026'We are at the edge of a battlefield': BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz
The BBC's Orla Guerin travels to the edge of the critical waterway that Iran has put a stranglehold on.
April 5, 2026Analysis: Trump declares victory in Iran war after rescue, but threats to US operation still loom
The rescue could impact how Trump views a ground operation to take Kharg Island or to seize enriched uranium sites.
April 5, 2026OPEC+ agrees to boost oil output when Strait of Hormuz reopens - Reuters
OPEC+ agrees to boost oil output when Strait of Hormuz reopens Reuters
April 5, 2026Trump says deal with Iran possible by Monday, Fox News reports - Reuters
Trump says deal with Iran possible by Monday, Fox News reports Reuters
April 5, 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, 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, 2026US rescues airman, vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut - Reuters
US rescues airman, vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut Reuters
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, 2026UN watchdog voices 'deep concern' as Iran reports new attacks on nuclear plant
The International Atomic Energy Agency urges restraint to avoid a nuclear accident at Iran's Bushehr plant.
April 4, 2026What we know so far about the search for missing US airman in Iran
US and Iranian forces are searching for a missing American crew member after a US warplane was shot down.
April 4, 2026Downed planes spell new peril for Trump as Tehran hunts missing US pilot - reuters.com
Downed planes spell new peril for Trump as Tehran hunts missing US pilot reuters.com
April 4, 2026How elite US teams tackle combat rescue missions
Air force pararescue units who specialise in CSAR missions are among the most highly trained in the US military.
April 3, 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, 2026Americans have bleak views on Iran war, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows - reuters.com
Americans have bleak views on Iran war, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows reuters.com
April 3, 2026Experts dispute US account of deadly Iran sports hall strike in Lamerd
Six weapons experts have contested the US claim that video evidence suggests an Iranian missile could have hit the hall.
April 3, 2026Iran leaders join crowds on Tehran's streets to project control in wartime - reuters.com
Iran leaders join crowds on Tehran's streets to project control in wartime reuters.com
April 3, 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, 2026Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis - reuters.com
Trump's anger over Iran thrusts NATO into fresh crisis reuters.com
April 3, 2026Trump vows to hit more Iranian infrastructure as nations seek to open Hormuz - reuters.com
Trump vows to hit more Iranian infrastructure as nations seek to open Hormuz reuters.com
April 3, 2026Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants - reuters.com
Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants reuters.com
April 3, 2026US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes - reuters.com
US experts say American strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes reuters.com
April 2, 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, 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, 2026Britain says 40 countries discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade - Reuters
Britain says 40 countries discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade Reuters
April 2, 2026'I haven't slept for days': Iranians describe mounting desperation after a month of war
Ordinary people from various parts of Iran describe expanding strikes, economic pain and fear of repression.
April 2, 2026Iran's focus on survival means same regime still firmly in place
Tehran is showing resilience despite Trump's claims of regime change, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.
April 2, 2026'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war
The comments were an apparent jab at the US leader's sometimes contradictory stance on the US-Israeli war against Iran.
April 2, 2026Iranian Nobel laureate suffered suspected heart attack in prison, family says
Narges Mohammadi's brother says he fears her life is in imminent danger and she needs to be transferred to a hospital.
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, 2026Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion' in address to nation
Trump's first televised address of the conflict with Iran did little to quell uneasy markets.
April 2, 2026Iranian president says in letter that Iran harbors no enmity towards ordinary Americans - Reuters
Iranian president says in letter that Iran harbors no enmity towards ordinary Americans Reuters
April 1, 2026A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed - Reuters
A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed Reuters
April 1, 2026Trump to give primetime address on war as questions swirl over his next move
The US president finds himself under growing pressure at home to avoid a protracted conflict.
April 1, 2026What do Trump's latest comments on leaving Nato mean for the alliance?
Trump has criticised Nato members for showing a lack of support for US objectives in Iran.
April 1, 2026US to leave Iran 'pretty quickly' and return if needed, Trump tells Reuters - Reuters
US to leave Iran 'pretty quickly' and return if needed, Trump tells Reuters Reuters
April 1, 2026China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?
It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?
April 1, 2026Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war - Reuters
Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war Reuters
April 1, 2026World markets rocket higher on optimism Iran war could end soon - Reuters
World markets rocket higher on optimism Iran war could end soon Reuters
April 1, 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'You're no longer my sister' - rows erupt as war divides Iranian families
People in Iran describe angry scenes and tense relationships as rifts open up over the war.
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, 2026Trump says U.S. could end Iran war in two to three weeks - Reuters
Trump says U.S. could end Iran war in two to three weeks Reuters
March 31, 2026Iran using children in security roles in war, reports and witnesses say
An 11-year-old is reported to have been killed in an air strike while manning a checkpoint in Tehran.
March 31, 2026Oil and war top financial markets worry list for an uncertain Q2 - Reuters
Oil and war top financial markets worry list for an uncertain Q2 Reuters
March 31, 2026How the US could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island
Donald Trump has indicated he could send troops to take control of Iran's key oil export terminal.
March 30, 2026Egypt's Sisi says only Trump can stop war, warns oil could top $200 - Reuters
Egypt's Sisi says only Trump can stop war, warns oil could top $200 Reuters
March 30, 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, 2026Indian shares head for worst month since March 2020, financials lead losses - Reuters
Indian shares head for worst month since March 2020, financials lead losses Reuters
March 30, 2026Dollar holds firm as risk of protracted Middle East war saps sentiment - Reuters
Dollar holds firm as risk of protracted Middle East war saps sentiment Reuters
March 30, 2026Israel reports second attack from Yemen as Middle East conflict escalates - Reuters
Israel reports second attack from Yemen as Middle East conflict escalates Reuters
March 30, 2026Trump is waging war based on instinct and it isn't working
One month into the conflict in Iran, Trump's gut-instinct approach is not proving effective.
March 29, 2026Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war with attacks on Israel, while US Marines arrive in region - Reuters
Yemen's Houthis enter Iran war with attacks on Israel, while US Marines arrive in region Reuters
March 28, 2026Iran's president says trust needed for talks, Pakistan prime minister's office says - Reuters
Iran's president says trust needed for talks, Pakistan prime minister's office says Reuters
March 28, 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, 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, 2026Twelve US troops wounded in Iran strike on base in Saudi Arabia, US official says - Reuters
Twelve US troops wounded in Iran strike on base in Saudi Arabia, US official says Reuters
March 27, 2026One month in, what do American conservatives make of the war in Iran?
Attendees at the annual CPAC conference in Texas are conflicted about Operation Epic Fury, which was launched by the US and Israel on 28 February.
March 27, 2026'My daughter is under the rubble': Inside Tehran as civilian toll of strikes rises
One month since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, Tehran residents tell the BBC their lives have been devastated.
March 27, 2026Asda boss rejects profiteering claims as petrol price tops 150p
Motorists are facing higher fuel prices ahead of Easter break due to the conflict in the Middle East, the RAC says.
March 27, 2026Exclusive: U.S. can only confirm about a third of Iran's missile arsenal destroyed, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: U.S. can only confirm about a third of Iran's missile arsenal destroyed, sources say Reuters
March 27, 2026Why is it so hard to pass through the Strait of Hormuz?
Paul Adams explains why it is so dangerous to navigate the strait, one of the world's busiest oil shipping channels.
March 27, 2026Iran says it is reviewing a US ceasefire plan but no talks; Trump says Tehran leaders want a deal - Reuters
Iran says it is reviewing a US ceasefire plan but no talks; Trump says Tehran leaders want a deal Reuters
March 26, 2026Trump's Iran strategy is to pursue two off-ramps at once
The White House insists the president is dictating events, but even some Republicans are frustrated by mixed messaging about his war aims.
March 26, 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, 2026What are the US and Iran's proposals for peace?
Trump says he is talking to "the right people" in Iran, but Tehran says no such negotiations are being held.
March 25, 2026Oil price falls as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations
Tehran has rejected claims of talks, with one official questioning the US's diplomatic credibility.
March 25, 2026Iran's military rejects Trump's talk of negotiation, Israel and Iran launch airstrikes - Reuters
Iran's military rejects Trump's talk of negotiation, Israel and Iran launch airstrikes Reuters
March 25, 2026Currencies pause amid uncertainty over US efforts to end Iran war - Reuters
Currencies pause amid uncertainty over US efforts to end Iran war Reuters
March 25, 2026What Iranians make of the possibility of talks to end the war
But I can change it: Some Iranians dismiss the possibility of talks to end the war, others worry a deal may leave the current leaders in place.
March 24, 2026Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis
Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.
March 24, 2026Iran war shows norms of international conflicts have been overturned
US threats against energy infrastructure, and Iran's retaliation on its Gulf neighbours, signal a clear change.
March 24, 2026Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran
America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.
March 24, 2026A pharmacist and a homesick lifestyle blogger: The 'alarming' civilian cost of war in Iran
The toll on civilians is mounting fast as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues.
March 23, 2026Exclusive: Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei, sources say 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, 2026US' and Iran's options for ending war narrow the longer it goes on
Iran shows no sign of climbdown, while air power alone cannot achieve the US' main goal.
March 23, 2026Israeli military says it is conducting strikes in Tehran - Reuters
Israeli military says it is conducting strikes in Tehran Reuters
March 23, 2026Trump backs down on strikes on Iran's power network, says US and Tehran holding talks - Reuters
Trump backs down on strikes on Iran's power network, says US and Tehran holding talks Reuters
March 23, 2026Asia stocks slide as US and Iran threaten to escalate war
The International Energy Agency chief said the war could lead to the world's worst energy crisis in decades.
March 23, 2026'A direct hit' - BBC visits Israeli town after Iranian strike
The BBC's Sebastian Usher reports from Dimona in southern Israel, which was hit by an Iranian missile.
March 22, 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, 2026Iran says Hormuz open to all but ‘enemy-linked’ ships amid US threat - Reuters
Iran says Hormuz open to all but ‘enemy-linked’ ships amid US threat Reuters
March 22, 2026Three weeks in, Iran war escalates beyond Trump's control - Reuters
Three weeks in, Iran war escalates beyond Trump's control Reuters
March 21, 2026Putin tells Tehran: Russia stands by Iran - Reuters
Putin tells Tehran: Russia stands by Iran Reuters
March 21, 2026Israel, Iran trade attacks as US sends Marines to Middle East - Reuters
Israel, Iran trade attacks as US sends Marines to Middle East Reuters
March 21, 2026Trump says US getting close to meeting objectives in Iran war - Reuters
Trump says US getting close to meeting objectives in Iran war Reuters
March 20, 2026Iranians prepare for Persian new year under shadow of war
Iranians speak to the BBC about preparing for the Nowruz new year festival during the war.
March 20, 2026Netanyahu says Israel 'acted alone' in attack on Iranian gas field
Speaking at a news conference, the Israeli leader said Trump had requested that there be no further such attacks.
March 19, 2026Trump compares attack on Iran to Pearl Harbor in meeting with Japanese PM
In a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister, US President Donald Trump was asked why he didn't inform allies about his plan to attack Iran.
March 19, 2026Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief - Reuters
Iran continuing World Cup preparations but will not play in US, says soccer chief Reuters
March 19, 2026Iran's intelligence minister Esmail Khatib killed in air strike
Israel said it had killed Khatib, whose death was confirmed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday.
March 18, 2026Tehran warns Gulf energy sites to evacuate after Iranian gas facilities hit - Reuters
Tehran warns Gulf energy sites to evacuate after Iranian gas facilities hit Reuters
March 18, 2026Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians
Tehran residents tell the BBC they're caught between US-Israeli bombing and an Iranian regime trying to reassert its power.
March 18, 2026Iranian security chief Ali Larijani killed in air strike
His death is confirmed on state TV, alongside that of another senior figure, Gholamreza Soleimani
March 17, 2026Iran confirms security chief Ali Larijani killed, Iranian media reports - Reuters
Iran confirms security chief Ali Larijani killed, Iranian media reports Reuters
March 17, 2026Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected - Reuters
Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected Reuters
March 17, 2026Rubio tells US diplomats to push allies to blacklist Iran's Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah - Reuters
Rubio tells US diplomats to push allies to blacklist Iran's Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah Reuters
March 16, 2026Gulf states press US to neutralise Iran for good as Hormuz crisis deepens - Reuters
Gulf states press US to neutralise Iran for good as Hormuz crisis deepens Reuters
March 16, 2026Iranian families weep as war dead are buried in Tehran cemetery - Reuters
Iranian families weep as war dead are buried in Tehran cemetery Reuters
March 16, 2026Iran taking steps to prevent anti-establishment protests, Tehran residents tell BBC
Residents describe new security checkpoints around the capital, where they say people are stopped and searched.
March 16, 2026Trump warns NATO, presses China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz, FT reports - Reuters
Trump warns NATO, presses China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz, FT reports Reuters
March 16, 2026How Iranians are evading internet blocks to contact family abroad
Iranians are finding tech-savvy ways to get through the regime's restrictions on phone and internet connections.
March 15, 2026Trump threatens more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, pushes allies on Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island, pushes allies on Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 15, 2026Three more Iran football team members change minds over asylum
Four of seven members of the women's football delegation who originally sought to stay in Australia have now chosen to return home.
March 14, 2026Trump urges other nations to help secure shipping through Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Trump urges other nations to help secure shipping through Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 14, 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, 2026Gazans urged to shelter as sandstorm turns skies orange
Displaced Palestinians were told to secure their tents to prevent them being blown away as a storm swept through the enclave.
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, 2026UN seeks $308 million for Lebanon as war displaces 800,000 people - Reuters
UN seeks $308 million for Lebanon as war displaces 800,000 people Reuters
March 13, 2026As hopes of regime change in Iran fade, Netanyahu faces political test
Israeli leaders are framing the bombing campaign as having transformed the Middle East in their favour as pressure to end the conflict builds.
March 13, 2026Trump says Putin may be helping Iran a bit - Reuters
Trump says Putin may be helping Iran a bit Reuters
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, 2026Bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike to be repatriated
The seamen died when Iranian warship the Iris Dena was sunk on 4 March by a US submarine near Sri Lanka.
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, 2026Iran's new supreme leader vows to block Strait of Hormuz in first statement
A message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei also says Iran will continue targeting US bases in the region.
March 12, 2026Emirati minister tells BBC Iran must end strikes on Gulf
The UAE says more than 1,800 drones and missiles have been projected at the country since the war began.
March 12, 2026Netanyahu threatens Iran new leader, says government collapse uncertain - Reuters
Netanyahu threatens Iran new leader, says government collapse uncertain Reuters
March 12, 2026US and allies clash with Russia and China over Iran nuclear program - Reuters
US and allies clash with Russia and China over Iran nuclear program Reuters
March 12, 2026Customer sues Costco for tariff refunds
The lawsuit is an indication of the complexities looming over a potential $166bn in tariff refunds.
March 12, 2026Trump says it is not appropriate for Iran to be in soccer World Cup - Reuters
Trump says it is not appropriate for Iran to be in soccer World Cup Reuters
March 12, 2026World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says - Reuters
World faces largest-ever oil supply disruption on Middle East war, IEA says Reuters
March 12, 2026How Iran war laid bare the world's reliance on Gulf oil and gas
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.
March 12, 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, 2026Trump: US benefits from high oil prices, but priority is stopping Iran - Reuters
Trump: US benefits from high oil prices, but priority is stopping Iran Reuters
March 12, 2026'What if we're left with ruins?': Doubts creep in for Iranians who supported war
Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.
March 12, 2026Questions mount for Hegseth over possible US involvement in strike on Iranian school
Democrats have written to ask the defence secretary whether the US was responsible, but he says the issue is being investigated.
March 12, 2026Oil unlikely to hit $200 a barrel, US energy chief says - Reuters
Oil unlikely to hit $200 a barrel, US energy chief says Reuters
March 12, 2026Russia's Rosatom says it will stay in Iran despite war - Reuters
Russia's Rosatom says it will stay in Iran despite war Reuters
March 12, 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, 2026Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options - Reuters
Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options Reuters
March 12, 2026Oil hits $100 a barrel despite deal to release record amount of reserves
It comes as Iranian attacks on ships intensify in the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway.
March 12, 2026Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have won the war - Reuters
Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have won the war Reuters
March 12, 2026Sea drones target oil tankers in the Middle East as conflict risks widen - Reuters
Sea drones target oil tankers in the Middle East as conflict risks widen Reuters
March 11, 2026Stocks dip, Treasury yields jump as oil pushes higher - Reuters
Stocks dip, Treasury yields jump as oil pushes higher Reuters
March 11, 2026Trump says he is not worried about Iran-backed attacks on US soil - Reuters
Trump says he is not worried about Iran-backed attacks on US soil Reuters
March 11, 2026'Even under missiles we carry on living' - how young Iranians are coping with war
Iranians say they are sheltering at home and rarely venturing out on near-empty streets as the US-Israeli bombing campaign continues.
March 11, 2026Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge
The G7 group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began
March 11, 2026Trump tells Axios war in Iran will end soon, 'practically nothing left' to target - Reuters
Trump tells Axios war in Iran will end soon, 'practically nothing left' to target Reuters
March 11, 2026Citi, StanChart evacuate Dubai offices, HSBC closes Qatar branches as fears grow - Reuters
Citi, StanChart evacuate Dubai offices, HSBC closes Qatar branches as fears grow Reuters
March 11, 2026Iran cannot participate in World Cup, sports minister says - Reuters
Iran cannot participate in World Cup, sports minister says Reuters
March 11, 2026Iran's new leader, still silent, was elevated by the Revolutionary Guards - Reuters
Iran's new leader, still silent, was elevated by the Revolutionary Guards Reuters
March 10, 2026Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say
Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month.
March 10, 2026Exclusive: As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say Reuters
March 10, 2026BBC visits key Dubai port in Iran's firing line
Trade at the Middle East's biggest port has been hit hard since Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began.
March 10, 2026Russia told Trump it isn't sharing US military asset info with Iran, says Witkoff - Reuters
Russia told Trump it isn't sharing US military asset info with Iran, says Witkoff Reuters
March 10, 2026WHO warns of health risks from 'black rain' in Iran - Reuters
WHO warns of health risks from 'black rain' in Iran Reuters
March 10, 2026Tuesday will be most intense day of strikes on Iran, Hegseth says - Reuters
Tuesday will be most intense day of strikes on Iran, Hegseth says Reuters
March 10, 2026UAE oil giant ADNOC shuts Ruwais refinery after drone strike, source says - Reuters
UAE oil giant ADNOC shuts Ruwais refinery after drone strike, source says Reuters
March 10, 2026Trump tells Fox News it's possible he would talk with Iran - Reuters
Trump tells Fox News it's possible he would talk with Iran Reuters
March 10, 2026Iran says oil blockade will continue until attacks end, Trump threatens to escalate strikes - Reuters
Iran says oil blockade will continue until attacks end, Trump threatens to escalate strikes Reuters
March 10, 2026Oil prices fall after Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz
The oil price reached nearly $120 a barrel on Monday over fears of lengthy disruption to supplies.
March 10, 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, 2026Oil falls over 6% as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation - Reuters
Oil falls over 6% as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation Reuters
March 10, 2026Iran bets on endurance, energy disruption to outlast US, Israel - Reuters
Iran bets on endurance, energy disruption to outlast US, Israel Reuters
March 10, 2026GPS jamming: The invisible battle in the Middle East
GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.
March 10, 2026Americans expect gasoline prices to keep rising after Iran strikes, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - Reuters
Americans expect gasoline prices to keep rising after Iran strikes, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Reuters
March 9, 2026Trump says he discussed Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin - Reuters
Trump says he discussed Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin Reuters
March 9, 2026Kremlin: Putin, in a phone call with Trump, shares proposals to end Iran war quickly - Reuters
Kremlin: Putin, in a phone call with Trump, shares proposals to end Iran war quickly Reuters
March 9, 2026Trump says war against Iran is 'very complete,' CBS News reports - Reuters
Trump says war against Iran is 'very complete,' CBS News reports Reuters
March 9, 2026Trump to hold a press conference after markets close on Monday - Reuters
Trump to hold a press conference after markets close on Monday Reuters
March 9, 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, 2026Watch: Why the Iran war is pushing up oil prices
As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday.
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, 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, 2026Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?
Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.
March 8, 2026Qatar PM urges de‑escalation amid Iran conflict, Sky News says - Reuters
Qatar PM urges de‑escalation amid Iran conflict, Sky News says Reuters
March 8, 2026Iran defies Trump, elevates Khamenei's son Mojtaba as successor - Reuters
Iran defies Trump, elevates Khamenei's son Mojtaba as successor Reuters
March 8, 2026Iranian army says at least 104 killed in US attack on Iranian warship last week - Reuters
Iranian army says at least 104 killed in US attack on Iranian warship last week Reuters
March 8, 2026Iran’s supreme leader, oil and lunar hummus - Reuters
Iran’s supreme leader, oil and lunar hummus Reuters
March 8, 2026Pope Leo urges end to bombing, calls for dialogue amid Iran, Middle East violence - Reuters
Pope Leo urges end to bombing, calls for dialogue amid Iran, Middle East violence Reuters
March 8, 2026UK does not 'agree with Trump on every issue' - Cooper
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has hit back at President Trump's criticism of the UK response to the conflict in Iran.
March 8, 2026Iran attacks breach international law, Swiss Defence Minister says - Reuters
Iran attacks breach international law, Swiss Defence Minister says 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, 2026'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief
UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.
March 8, 2026Majority consensus reached on Iran's next supreme leader - Reuters
Majority consensus reached on Iran's next supreme leader 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, 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, 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, 2026Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' on Saturday - Reuters
Trump says Iran will be 'hit very hard' on Saturday Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran war threatens a prolonged hit to global energy markets - Reuters
Iran war threatens a prolonged hit to global energy markets Reuters
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, 2026One week into Iran war, the dangers for the US and Trump multiply - Reuters
One week into Iran war, the dangers for the US and Trump multiply Reuters
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, 2026Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' as Iran war enters second week - Reuters
Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' as Iran war enters second week Reuters
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, 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 skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel - Reuters
US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel Reuters
March 7, 2026White House seeks bolder action on energy prices amid Iran conflict - Reuters
White House seeks bolder action on energy prices amid Iran conflict Reuters
March 7, 2026As war spreads, airline pilots contend with drones, missiles - and stress - Reuters
As war spreads, airline pilots contend with drones, missiles - and stress Reuters
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, 2026'Most of my pension has gone on home heating oil'
Rising heating oil prices are hitting Northern Ireland harder than the rest of the UK - here's everything you need to know.
March 7, 2026After Iran, will Trump turn his eyes to Cuba?
During a White House event with the Inter Miami CF soccer team, the US president said the island was “ready to fall”.
March 6, 2026Iran's Guards challenges Trump to have US Navy escort oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Iran's Guards challenges Trump to have US Navy escort oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 6, 2026Inside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's ousting
The BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.
March 6, 2026Trump sets his sights on crisis-hit Cuba after Iran action
The US president has claimed the Cuban authorities “want to make a deal so bad”.
March 6, 2026Hezbollah saw new war with Israel as inevitable and rearmed for months, sources say - Reuters
Hezbollah saw new war with Israel as inevitable and rearmed for months, sources say Reuters
March 6, 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, 2026Oil derivatives signal traders see Middle East shock as short-lived - Reuters
Oil derivatives signal traders see Middle East shock as short-lived Reuters
March 6, 2026US-Israel war with Iran sends shockwaves through global business - Reuters
US-Israel war with Iran sends shockwaves through global business Reuters
March 6, 2026Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target US forces, Washington Post reports - Reuters
Russia is providing Iran intelligence to target US forces, Washington Post reports Reuters
March 6, 2026Trump says there will be no deal with Iran except 'unconditional surrender' - Reuters
Trump says there will be no deal with Iran except 'unconditional surrender' Reuters
March 6, 2026Maritime insurance premiums surge as Iran conflict widens - Reuters
Maritime insurance premiums surge as Iran conflict widens Reuters
March 6, 2026UN official says 100,000 Lebanese are in shelters after unprecedented Israeli warnings - Reuters
UN official says 100,000 Lebanese are in shelters after unprecedented Israeli warnings Reuters
March 6, 2026'What is the game plan?': The Iran war is unsettling China and its ambitions
China is not feeling the shock of war in the Middle East - yet. But it is feeling the ripples.
March 5, 2026US House rejects war powers resolution, backs Trump on Iran war - Reuters
US House rejects war powers resolution, backs Trump on Iran war Reuters
March 5, 2026Azerbaijan says Iran struck its territory, as war spills over border
President Ilham Aliyev says drone strikes are "act of terror" as he places armed forces on high alert.
March 5, 2026Israelis back war with Iran despite uncertainty and fatigue
Israelis broadly support the US-Israeli military campaign with Iran, even if they are tired of air raid alerts and constant upheaval.
March 5, 2026Isolated and under fire: Iran strikes out as Russia and China stand aside - Reuters
Isolated and under fire: Iran strikes out as Russia and China stand aside Reuters
March 5, 2026Codelco, Microsoft sign AI deal for mining operations - Reuters
Codelco, Microsoft sign AI deal for mining operations Reuters
March 5, 2026Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.
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, 2026Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq
Tehran's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join the fight against Iran.
March 5, 2026Iran war threatens Asia fertiliser supplies ahead of planting season - Reuters
Iran war threatens Asia fertiliser supplies ahead of planting season Reuters
March 5, 2026Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign - Reuters
Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel; US Republicans block measure to halt US air campaign Reuters
March 5, 2026Top Republican in Congress shrugs off economic risks of Iran war ahead of U.S. midterms - Reuters
Top Republican in Congress shrugs off economic risks of Iran war ahead of U.S. midterms Reuters
March 4, 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, 2026White House says Spain has agreed to cooperate but Madrid denies - Reuters
White House says Spain has agreed to cooperate but Madrid denies Reuters
March 4, 2026Iran postpones Khamenei funeral as US-Israeli bombardment continues
An official says more preparations are needed for the three-day ceremony in Tehran, where the supreme leader will lie in state.
March 4, 2026Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends
Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean for other sports.
March 4, 2026Russia may halt gas supplies to Europe amid Iran energy spike, Putin says - Reuters
Russia may halt gas supplies to Europe amid Iran energy spike, Putin says Reuters
March 4, 2026Protesters rally in San Francisco against OpenAI deal with Pentagon
The number of people uninstalling ChatGPT has surged since the news of OpenAI's partnership with the Department of Defense was announced.
March 4, 2026Pentagon sought fresh supply of 13 critical minerals day before Iran attack - Reuters
Pentagon sought fresh supply of 13 critical minerals day before Iran attack Reuters
March 4, 2026US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues
The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved by Congress.
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, 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, 2026Watch: BBC asks Hegseth about reports of strike on school
Asked about the reported bombing of a school in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the US was "investigating".
March 4, 2026Iran's Revolutionary Guards take wartime lead, ensuring harder line, sources say - Reuters
Iran's Revolutionary Guards take wartime lead, ensuring harder line, sources say Reuters
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, 2026Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, frontrunner to be Iran's supreme leader? - Reuters
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, frontrunner to be Iran's supreme leader? Reuters
March 4, 2026Turkey says NATO defences destroyed incoming Iran missile - Reuters
Turkey says NATO defences destroyed incoming Iran missile Reuters
March 4, 2026Iran intelligence operatives signalled openness to talks with CIA to end war, NYT reports - Reuters
Iran intelligence operatives signalled openness to talks with CIA to end war, NYT reports Reuters
March 4, 2026Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'
Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.
March 4, 2026US citizens in the Middle East face 'mayhem' trying to get home
Grounded flights, nights in airports, and no clear guidance. American travellers say they desperately want to get home, but can't.
March 4, 2026Indian shares extend fall as widening Mideast conflict fuels oil surge - Reuters
Indian shares extend fall as widening Mideast conflict fuels oil surge Reuters
March 4, 2026Investors, US crude producers scramble to lock in oil price spike - Reuters
Investors, US crude producers scramble to lock in oil price spike Reuters
March 3, 2026New charges for son of Norway's crown princess on trial for rape
Marius Borg Høiby now faces a total of 40 charges at his trial and denies the most serious allegations.
March 3, 2026Too early to tell scope of Iran strikes, Trump tells Congress
In a letter to Congress, the US president says that the threat from Iran had become "untenable".
March 3, 2026Trump says he ordered strike on Iran over attack fears - Reuters
Trump says he ordered strike on Iran over attack fears Reuters
March 3, 2026Reeves says her plan is working as growth forecast cut for this year
The forecasts were made before the conflict in the Middle East broke out which could have a "very significant" impact, the OBR said.
March 3, 2026Britain sends helicopters with counter-drone tech to Cyprus, deploys naval vessel - Reuters
Britain sends helicopters with counter-drone tech to Cyprus, deploys naval vessel Reuters
March 3, 2026Will petrol and diesel prices go up now?
If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food
March 3, 2026China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end - Reuters
China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end Reuters
March 3, 2026Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes
Footage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.
March 3, 2026Bombardment unleashes terror in Tehran with no sign of protests - Reuters
Bombardment unleashes terror in Tehran with no sign of protests 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, 2026Israeli military says Iranian missiles hit central Israel - Reuters
Israeli military says Iranian missiles hit central Israel 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, 2026Trump says US war supplies mean it can fight 'forever' - Reuters
Trump says US war supplies mean it can fight 'forever' Reuters
March 3, 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, 2026Russia raises alarm over conflict's impact on Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran - Reuters
Russia raises alarm over conflict's impact on Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran Reuters
March 3, 2026US debuts suicide drone in Iran after fast-tracked Pentagon procurement - Reuters
US debuts suicide drone in Iran after fast-tracked Pentagon procurement Reuters
March 3, 2026UN calls for investigation into deadly strike on school in Iran - Reuters
UN calls for investigation into deadly strike on school in Iran Reuters
March 3, 2026Russia says war could backfire by spurring Iran and Arab nations to seek nuclear weapons - Reuters
Russia says war could backfire by spurring Iran and Arab nations to seek nuclear weapons 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, 2026Netanyahu says US-Israel war on Iran 'not going to take years' - Reuters
Netanyahu says US-Israel war on Iran 'not going to take years' Reuters
March 3, 2026India File: Iran conflict threatens sweet-spot economy - Reuters
India File: Iran conflict threatens sweet-spot economy Reuters
March 3, 2026Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi - Reuters
Attack on Iran could buoy Trump in talks with China's Xi Reuters
March 3, 2026Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years - Reuters
Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years Reuters
March 3, 2026Melania Trump chairs UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict amid Iran strikes
It is the first time the spouse of any world leader has presided over a UN Security Council meeting.
March 3, 2026Exxon, TotalEnergies output at risk from Iran war, analysts say - Reuters
Exxon, TotalEnergies output at risk from Iran war, analysts say Reuters
March 3, 2026Watch: The third day of the US-Israeli war with Iran
A fast-moving day saw the conflict widen in the region, with strikes being traded between opposing sides.
March 2, 2026Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shipping
Ben Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage.
March 2, 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, 2026Hegseth on Iran attacks: 'This is not Iraq, this is not endless'
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth offered few details about the operation, leaving questions unanswered about the scope or duration.
March 2, 2026'They hit so hard the house was shaking': Iranians describe impact of US-Israel attacks
People in Iran tell the BBC they hear explosions day and night, as the US and Israel continue striking the country for a third day.
March 2, 2026US not veering into a new, endless war, Pentagon says - Reuters
US not veering into a new, endless war, Pentagon says Reuters
March 2, 2026Gaza fuel running short after Israel closes borders amid Iran war - Reuters
Gaza fuel running short after Israel closes borders amid Iran war Reuters
March 2, 2026Putin will relay UAE president's complaints about Iranian strikes to Tehran, Kremlin says - Reuters
Putin will relay UAE president's complaints about Iranian strikes to Tehran, Kremlin says Reuters
March 2, 2026Tehran hospital evacuated after explosions nearby, WHO says - Reuters
Tehran hospital evacuated after explosions nearby, WHO says Reuters
March 2, 2026Watch: Video appears to show US F-15 fighter jet crashing in Kuwait
The US says six of its F-15 jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses", with all crew in a stable condition.
March 2, 2026Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say - Reuters
Pentagon tells Congress no sign that Iran was going to attack US first, sources say 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, 2026Israeli strikes hit hospital in Tehran, witnesses tell Reuters - Reuters
Israeli strikes hit hospital in Tehran, witnesses tell Reuters 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 48 leaders killed in strikes on Iran, in Fox News interview - Reuters
Trump says 48 leaders killed in strikes on Iran, in Fox News interview Reuters
March 1, 2026The months-long, US-Israeli mission to find and kill Iran's Supreme Leader
A piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.
March 1, 2026Celebrations around the world after strikes on Iran
People in the UK, Spain and the United States celebrated on Saturday following news of the strikes.
March 1, 2026Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing for
The killing of the supreme leader will be a huge jolt to the Islamic Republic, which will try hard to show it has a plan in place.
March 1, 2026Watch: Moment Iran's state TV announces Supreme Leader has been killed
Iran's state media has confirmed that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed.
March 1, 2026Watch: How US-Israel strikes on Iran unfolded
Iran launched retaliatory attacks in the Middle East after US-Israel strikes across the country.
March 1, 2026Why did the US attack Iran? Is the US at war? Here's what to know
What we know so far about the US-Israeli strikes against Iran and what might come next.
March 1, 2026Ayatollah Khamenei's iron grip on power in Iran comes to an end
Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air strikes on the country.
March 1, 2026Iran's supreme leader Khamenei killed, Iranian state media confirm - Reuters
Iran's supreme leader Khamenei killed, Iranian state media confirm Reuters
March 1, 2026Israel, US launched strikes as Iranian leader met with inner circle, sources say - Reuters
Israel, US launched strikes as Iranian leader met with inner circle, sources say Reuters
March 1, 2026Daughter and grandchild of Iran's Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes, state media says - Reuters
Daughter and grandchild of Iran's Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes, state media 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, 2026Iran retaliation raises questions about US air defences
Iran's strike on US Navy base in Bahrain will worry Washington and its allies in the region.
February 28, 2026Israel's Netanyahu says many signs that Khamenei 'is no longer' - Reuters
Israel's Netanyahu says many signs that Khamenei 'is no longer' Reuters
February 28, 2026Iran war throws oil market into biggest crisis in decades - Reuters
Iran war throws oil market into biggest crisis in decades 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, 2026Exclusive: Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei could be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Prior to Iran attacks, CIA assessed Khamenei could be replaced by hardline IRGC elements if killed, sources say Reuters
February 28, 2026Iran's revolutionary guards tell ships passage through Strait of Hormuz 'not allowed', EU naval mission official says - Reuters
Iran's revolutionary guards tell ships passage through Strait of Hormuz 'not allowed', EU naval mission official says Reuters
February 28, 2026Inside Iran, panic as strikes hit but for some it's a moment of relief
Iranians talk about what is happening inside the country, despite an almost total internet blackout.
February 28, 2026US and Israel strike Iran, seeking to topple its leaders - Reuters
US and Israel strike Iran, seeking to topple its leaders Reuters
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, 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, 2026Bowen: A dangerous moment, but US and Israel see opportunity not to be missed
Israel and the US believe Iran's regime is vulnerable, dealing with an economic crisis and the aftermath of protests.
February 28, 2026NATO closely following developments in Iran and region, spokesperson says - Reuters
NATO closely following developments in Iran and region, spokesperson says Reuters
February 28, 2026Watch: Trump announces 'major combat operations' in Iran
US President Donald Trump accuses the Iranian regime of waging an "unending campaign of bloodshed and mass murder targeting the United States".
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, 2026Iran designated as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, Rubio says - Reuters
Iran designated as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, Rubio says Reuters
February 27, 2026Trump 'not thrilled' with Iran after latest talks on nuclear programme
President Trump said he was not happy with Iran's stance, but had not yet decided whether to attack.
February 27, 2026Three flights from Istanbul to Tehran cancelled, airport data shows - Reuters
Three flights from Istanbul to Tehran cancelled, airport data shows Reuters
February 27, 2026Trump says of Iran: Sometimes you have to use force - Reuters
Trump says of Iran: Sometimes you have to use force Reuters
February 27, 2026Satellite images show more aircraft at Saudi airbase used by US forces - Reuters
Satellite images show more aircraft at Saudi airbase used by US forces Reuters
February 27, 2026UK withdraws embassy staff from Iran temporarily - Reuters
UK withdraws embassy staff from Iran temporarily Reuters
February 27, 2026IAEA report says Iran must allow inspections, points at Isfahan - Reuters
IAEA report says Iran must allow inspections, points at Isfahan Reuters
February 27, 2026China urges citizens in Iran to evacuate, Xinhua reports - Reuters
China urges citizens in Iran to evacuate, Xinhua reports Reuters
February 27, 2026Venezuela fuel station operators declare emergency on minimal earnings-document, sources - Reuters
Venezuela fuel station operators declare emergency on minimal earnings-document, sources Reuters
February 26, 2026Iran's Araqchi aims to reprise role as nuclear dealmaker - Reuters
Iran's Araqchi aims to reprise role as nuclear dealmaker Reuters
February 26, 2026US and Iran to hold talks as pressure for nuclear deal builds
The indirect negotiations are seen as a last-ditch effort to prevent a conflict, but the chances of a nuclear agreement are unclear.
February 26, 2026Trump keeps world waiting on his plans for Iran after State of the Union
The next round of talks between the US and Iran in Geneva on Thursday could be decisive in the president's decision-making.
February 25, 2026Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon - Reuters
Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon Reuters
February 25, 2026Surviving strike, Shamkhani resumes central role in Iran's war room - Reuters
Surviving strike, Shamkhani resumes central role in Iran's war room Reuters
February 25, 2026Watch: Iran, Olympics and partisan divisions among takeaways from Trump speech
The US president's speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests.
February 25, 2026Takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address to Congress - Reuters
Takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address to Congress Reuters
February 25, 2026Netherlands summons Iranian ambassador over seizure of diplomatic luggage - Reuters
Netherlands summons Iranian ambassador over seizure of diplomatic luggage Reuters
February 24, 2026Deal with U.S. within reach 'only if diplomacy is given priority', Iran's foreign minister says - Reuters
Deal with U.S. within reach 'only if diplomacy is given priority', Iran's foreign minister says Reuters
February 24, 2026Iran issues death sentence linked to January unrest, source says - Reuters
Iran issues death sentence linked to January unrest, source says Reuters
February 24, 2026Iranian students protest for second day at some universities - Reuters
Iranian students protest for second day at some universities Reuters
February 22, 2026Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia, FT reports - Reuters
Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia, FT reports Reuters
February 22, 2026Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says
US envoy Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major American military build-up nearby.
February 22, 2026U.S.-Iran talks expected Friday if Iran sends nuclear proposal soon, Axios reports - Reuters
U.S.-Iran talks expected Friday if Iran sends nuclear proposal soon, Axios reports Reuters
February 22, 2026Exclusive: Iran and US views on sanctions relief differ, Iranian official tells Reuters - Reuters
Exclusive: Iran and US views on sanctions relief differ, Iranian official tells Reuters Reuters
February 22, 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, 2026Iranian students begin new university term with protests - Reuters
Iranian students begin new university term with protests Reuters
February 21, 2026Pezeshkian says Iran will not bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks - Reuters
Pezeshkian says Iran will not bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks Reuters
February 21, 2026Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy - Reuters
Trump pushes US toward war with Iran as advisers urge focus on economy Reuters
February 21, 2026Iran's motorcycling midwife and rights campaigner is star of Oscar-tipped film
In a room of 1,500 men, Sara Shahverdi becomes the only female leader in her region of Iran - a new film joins her as she pushes for change.
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, 2026UK foreign minister to meet Rubio amid tensions over joint air base - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Trump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions
The president’s calls for peace and willingness to exert military power can at times feel like competing impulses.
February 20, 2026Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran deal reached
The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme.
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