Trump says US will hit Iran 'hard' again today

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.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 4:49 pm

Three Indian sailors missing after US says it hit tanker in Gulf of Oman

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.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 12:48 pm

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 17, reports say

Nine of them were killed in a series of attacks in the town of Tayr Debba, according to Lebanon's state news agency.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 9:44 am

US strikes Iran in response to downing of military helicopter

President Donald Trump earlier accused Iran of shooting down the US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to respond.

Posted on: 10 June 2026 | 4:39 am

Sea drone rescues US army helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz

The uncrewed vessel - which looks similar to a speedboat - rescued the two soldiers from an Apache helicopter that went down on Monday.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 6:35 pm

UK and allies sanction 'networks' enabling settler violence in West Bank

France will also bar far-right Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich from entry as part of the measures, which Israel condemns as "disgraceful".

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 3:38 pm

Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis

The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 3:14 pm

Israeli air strikes hit Lebanese city of Tyre despite Iranian warning to stop attacks

Iran warned Israel on Monday that it could resume hostilities if attacks on its Lebanese ally Hezbollah do not stop.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 12:47 pm

'Please send help': Crew's distress call after ship hit by US missile

The crew of a sanctioned oil tanker were rescued off Oman after it was struck by a missile fired from a US fighter jet.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 8:42 am

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: 9 June 2026 | 5:51 am

ICC suspends top prosecutor after investigating misconduct allegations

Karim Khan denies all allegations of sexual misconduct and his lawyers say he rejects the decision in the strongest terms.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 2:29 am

Israel and Iran flare-up could strengthen Tehran's negotiating hand

Iran appears emboldened by the outcome and its leaders may sense Trump's appetite for risk is low.

Posted on: 9 June 2026 | 12:07 am

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.

Posted on: 8 June 2026 | 5:34 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

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

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

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

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