Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:44:16 GMT
The United States announced the ceasefire agreement on Wednesday night following a fresh round of talks.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:02:17 GMT
BBC correspondent John Sudworth reports from the Beirut stronghold of Hezbollah support, Dahieh.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:44:44 GMT
Zeynab Javadli had not been in contact with any of her friends since Tuesday.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:50:20 GMT
Women and children were among those killed in the attacks on four residential buildings, which Israel's military says killed four Hamas security officials.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:29:05 GMT
The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:49:33 GMT
The countries reject "any attempt, by any state or non-state actor, to hold Lebanon's future hostage", the US says.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:28:01 GMT
Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:05:58 GMT
Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:40:27 GMT
The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:51:20 GMT
Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:04:18 GMT
Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:31:10 GMT
A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah is seen as crucial to the peace process with Iran.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:50:52 GMT
Under pressure from the polls and Gulf allies, the White House is pushing for a deal but Iran wants concessions, writes BBC's international editor.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:04:36 GMT
Thousands flee the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh after Benjamin Netanyahu says it will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:12:26 GMT
Iran and the US say they have carried out fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with Kuwait condemning "repeated" Iranian attacks.
Sun, 31 May 2026 22:39:12 GMT
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls the capture of the strategic fortress a "decisive shift" in Israel's campaign against Hezbollah, as European governments criticise the escalation.
Sun, 31 May 2026 22:54:20 GMT
The requested changes are related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, according to US media.
Fri, 29 May 2026 18:41:36 GMT
Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.
Fri, 29 May 2026 02:24:52 GMT
The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025.
Fri, 29 May 2026 09:17:35 GMT
US officials earlier told the BBC that the framework of a ceasefire extension deal had been agreed, pending the approval of Trump and Iran's leadership.
Thu, 28 May 2026 19:21:20 GMT
Former truck driver Jonathan Loadholt pleaded guilty to money laundering and stalking in the plot targeting activist Masih Alinejad.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:29:32 GMT
Iraq return to the World Cup with ambitions of delivering stronger performances and results than first time round in 1986.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:33:18 GMT
Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:39:30 GMT
Fibre-optic drones are now Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israel's soldiers and civilians.
Thu, 28 May 2026 16:56:19 GMT
Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.
Wed, 27 May 2026 12:27:12 GMT
The government imposed the blackout after the start of the war with the US and Israel in February, cutting most Iranians off from the outside world.
Mon, 25 May 2026 01:08:39 GMT
MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten
Sat, 23 May 2026 23:24:03 GMT
Sunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war.
Wed, 20 May 2026 16:36:30 GMT
BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group.
Sun, 17 May 2026 23:02:56 GMT
Since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners.
Wed, 13 May 2026 23:22:07 GMT
Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.
Sun, 10 May 2026 21:01:17 GMT
A dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:30:28 GMT
One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:46:06 GMT
The BBC's John Sudworth reports from Beirut, as Isreal says it will start striking the Lebanese capital once again.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:03:30 GMT
Iran has damaged 20 US military sites since the start of the war, satellite images and videos analysed by BBC Verify show.
Fri, 29 May 2026 00:10:53 GMT
BBC’s Sarah Smith looks at why both countries are in a tense cycle of negotiations, despite the progress President Trump consistently claims.