Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:33:22 GMT
The US president warns Iran "will have to pay the price" for taking too long to agree a deal, after Tehran vows retaliation to any attacks.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:48:54 GMT
India's government said three Indian sailors were missing and 21 crew had been rescued after the hit on the Settebello off the coast of Oman.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:44:49 GMT
Nine of them were killed in a series of attacks in the town of Tayr Debba, according to Lebanon's state news agency.
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:39:35 GMT
President Donald Trump earlier accused Iran of shooting down the US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:14:12 GMT
The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:47:41 GMT
Iran warned Israel on Monday that it could resume hostilities if attacks on its Lebanese ally Hezbollah do not stop.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:38:55 GMT
France will also bar far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry as part of the measures, which Israel condemns as "disgraceful".
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:07:44 GMT
Iran appears emboldened by the outcome and its leaders may sense Trump's appetite for risk is low.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:42:26 GMT
The crew of a sanctioned oil tanker were rescued off Oman after it was struck by a missile fired from a US fighter jet.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:35:20 GMT
The uncrewed vessel - which looks similar to a speedboat - rescued the two soldiers from an Apache helicopter that went down on Monday.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:34:25 GMT
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.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:51:24 GMT
Israel's PM says his country is holding fire "at the moment", after Iran's armed forces said they had stopped military action.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:29:55 GMT
Karim Khan denies all allegations of sexual misconduct and his lawyers say he rejects the decision in the strongest terms.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:56:09 GMT
Israel says the attacks on the Lebanese capital were ordered "in response to Hezbollah's firing at Israeli territory".
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:40:49 GMT
The suspect opened fire from a car in several locations before being shot dead.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:24:50 GMT
All of Iran's group games are in the US, but players and support staff will have to fly in and out of the country on match day.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:57:42 GMT
The seven-month-old boy's shrouded body was wrapped in a Palestinian flag and carried by his father to the graveyard.
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 13:29:05 GMT
The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:46:20 GMT
The US military strikes Iranian drones and radar sites and Tehran says it has targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:11:22 GMT
Iran's decision to risk jeopardising peace talks may reflect how its leaders view their current position, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.
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 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 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 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.
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.