Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:45:28 GMT
The US president might learn that starting wars is much easier than ending them, writes the BBC's international editor.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:00:34 GMT
Iranians say they are sheltering at home and rarely venturing out on near-empty streets as the US-Israeli bombing campaign continues.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:04:07 GMT
The cause of attacks on the commercial vessels in the strait - a vital corridor for oil - is being investigated.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:13:52 GMT
Six Palestinians have been killed during attacks by settlers in the West Bank since the start of Israel's war, the UN says.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:06:06 GMT
US intelligence assets believe Iran is preparing to deploy naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the world's busiest oil shipping channel.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:15:39 GMT
Iran is not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country's Minister of Sports and Youth.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:14:40 GMT
One of the seven women who received visas has reversed her decision after speaking to teammates, minister says
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:22:50 GMT
Activists played a key role in making contact with the women as they tried to dodge their minders.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:33:03 GMT
Israel's military says it targeted Quds Force operatives after a return to war with Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, but Iran says they were diplomats.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:39:58 GMT
Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:26:17 GMT
Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tell the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:25 GMT
President Aoun outlines a path towards "permanent security and stability", as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:17:37 GMT
Salem Michel Al-Salem, accused of crimes committed in Syria in 2011 and 2012, has been named for the first time.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:15:28 GMT
Iran and Israel continue to exchange attacks, as supporters of Khamenei celebrate the decision to name him supreme leader.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:09:05 GMT
A US Tomahawk missile hit a military base near a primary school in southern Iran where Iranian authorities said 168 people were killed, expert video analysis shows.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:30:46 GMT
Finance ministers and the IEA discussed options for stabilising oil prices which surpassed $100.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:53:30 GMT
Isaac Herzog says Israel is acting out of "self-defence" on behalf of Israel, the wider region and Europe.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:37:46 GMT
The US president has tried to soothe nerves over oil and markets, but his comments still lack clarity, writes Anthony Zurcher.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:01:38 GMT
GPS jamming has made navigation hazardous in the Gulf, spurring efforts to develop alternatives.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:51:00 GMT
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, enters power as the Islamic republic faces its most serious crisis.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:02:28 GMT
The US says it "eliminated" 16 Iranian ships as Israel carried out further attacks in Lebanon and Iran.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:27:35 GMT
While pro-establishment crowds celebrate Khamenei's appointment as his father's successor, others believe it signals no change to how Iran is ruled.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:40:05 GMT
Fuel depots were hit in Tehran and Karaj overnight, with videos showing huge fires and plumes of smoke in multiple locations.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 21:51:48 GMT
Many expect the 56-year-old, who has largely kept a low profile, to continue his father's hardline policies.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:51:14 GMT
The apology may hint at a political repositioning inside Iran, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azmi.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 06:00:32 GMT
Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:59:39 GMT
The sinking of an Iranian ship by the US near Sri Lanka brings the conflict uncomfortably close to India.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:16:05 GMT
The BBC sees troops and tanks massing near the border, as speculation mounts that Israel is planning a full-scale ground invasion to fight Hezbollah.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:06:42 GMT
The president's vision of Iran's future could meet fierce opposition, writes chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:23:57 GMT
Communities across huge swathes of Lebanon have been told by Israel to leave their homes due to military action against Hezbollah.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:40:22 GMT
Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:20:49 GMT
Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross the border but deny already doing so.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:24:05 GMT
Retaliatory Iranian strikes on Gulf states have tarnished their image as safe and prosperous, writes the BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:30:30 GMT
It's hard to predict how the war will end - but those fighting know how they would like it to.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:42:28 GMT
Its attack on Israel in support of Iran has led to fresh mass displacements and Israeli bombing, to the fury of many Lebanese.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:58:11 GMT
Dan Johnson hears from Iranians at a crossing in north-west Iran about their thoughts on the war and regime.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:51:03 GMT
Video released by US shows strikes on Iranian vessels near Strait of Hormuz
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:17:18 GMT
The footage demonstrates the flow of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf since the US-Israeli military offensive began against Iran on 27 February.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:07:01 GMT
Trade at the Middle East's biggest port has been hit hard since Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:24:23 GMT
At his press briefing, the US president claimed the operation was a "tremendous success", but added that he wants to ensure Iran cannot develop nuclear weaponry.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:30:26 GMT
As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:06:13 GMT
Footage shows flames tearing through the building in the early hours of Sunday, following more attacks on the gulf state.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 01:42:48 GMT
Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:05:27 GMT
UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:31:28 GMT
Video filmed by a witness and verified by the BBC shows a drone crashing close to the airport.