Iran and Israel say they will pause strikes but warn of retaliation if ceasefire breached again

Israel's PM says his country is holding fire "at the moment", after Iran's armed forces said they had stopped military action.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 5:47 pm

Iran's strike on Israel suggests the regime's sense of resilience is growing

Iran's decision to risk jeopardising peace talks may reflect how its leaders view their current position, writes BBC Persian editor Amir Azimi.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 9:11 am

Israel strikes Beirut suburb days after US-brokered truce

Israel says the attacks on the Lebanese capital were ordered "in response to Hezbollah's firing at Israeli territory".

Posted on: 7 June 2026 | 3:56 pm

One dead, five injured after shooting in Israel

The suspect opened fire from a car in several locations before being shot dead.

Posted on: 7 June 2026 | 10:40 am

Iran's World Cup team lands in Mexico amid US visa row

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.

Posted on: 7 June 2026 | 8:24 am

Lebanese general among three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car

The Israeli military is investigating the incident in south Lebanon, where it is fighting Hezbollah.

Posted on: 6 June 2026 | 4:23 pm

Funeral held for baby shot dead by Israeli troops in occupied West Bank

The seven-month-old boy's shrouded body was wrapped in a Palestinian flag and carried by his father to the graveyard.

Posted on: 6 June 2026 | 2:57 pm

US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire

The US military strikes Iranian drones and radar sites and Tehran says it has targeted US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Posted on: 6 June 2026 | 9:46 am

Ex-wife of Dubai ruler's nephew in custody, prosecutors say

Zeynab Javadli had not been in contact with any of her friends since Tuesday.

Posted on: 5 June 2026 | 12:44 am

Israeli strikes kill 11 people in Gaza City, medics say

Women and children were among those killed in the attacks on four residential buildings, which Israel's military says killed four Hamas security officials.

Posted on: 4 June 2026 | 12:50 pm

Oscar-nominated Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies aged 56

The French-Iranian author and illustrator was known for her graphic novel series and Oscar-nominated film.

Posted on: 4 June 2026 | 8:29 am

Watch: New footage shows moment Iranian drone struck Kuwait airport

One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.

Posted on: 4 June 2026 | 12:30 am

'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks

Israel's PM laughed off reports of friction, but he has tested the patience of other US presidents.

Posted on: 3 June 2026 | 3:28 pm

One killed and dozens injured in Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait airport

Iran says the attack on Kuwait was in retaliation for earlier US strikes on an Iranian oil tanker and island.

Posted on: 3 June 2026 | 3:05 pm

Sailors stressed and exhausted after months trapped by Strait of Hormuz blockade

The uncertainty has weighed heavily on the 20,000 seafarers trapped in the Iran war zone.

Posted on: 2 June 2026 | 6:40 pm

Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold

Israel continues its campaign in the south, though has not struck Beirut after a deal announced by the US.

Posted on: 2 June 2026 | 4:51 pm

British couple lose Iran jail sentence appeal, family says

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were arrested in January 2025 during a global motorbike journey.

Posted on: 2 June 2026 | 11:04 am

Clashes continue in Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting US partial ceasefire plan

A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah is seen as crucial to the peace process with Iran.

Posted on: 2 June 2026 | 2:31 am

Wars, sanctions and punishments: Iraq's 40-year World Cup wait

Iraq return to the World Cup with ambitions of delivering stronger performances and results than first time round in 1986.

Posted on: 2 June 2026 | 2:29 am

Bowen: Trump needs this war to end but Iran is not backing down

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.

Posted on: 1 June 2026 | 4:50 pm

Israel PM orders strikes on Beirut suburbs as Hezbollah conflict escalates

Thousands flee the Hezbollah stronghold of Dahieh after Benjamin Netanyahu says it will be targeted in response to attacks on Israeli civilians.

Posted on: 1 June 2026 | 12:04 pm

US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Iran targets American forces in Kuwait

Iran and the US say they have carried out fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with Kuwait condemning "repeated" Iranian attacks.

Posted on: 1 June 2026 | 8:12 am

How much damage have Iranian strikes caused the US?

Iran has damaged 20 US military sites since the start of the war, satellite images and videos analysed by BBC Verify show.

Posted on: 1 June 2026 | 7:03 am

Traffic at a standstill as people flee Beirut

The BBC's John Sudworth reports from Beirut, as Isreal says it will start striking the Lebanese capital once again.

Posted on: 1 June 2026 | 5:46 am

Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show

Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.

Posted on: 1 June 2026 | 12:33 am