Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time

30.05.2026 11:00 Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.

No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran

30.05.2026 11:00 The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

Israel intensifies strikes on Lebanon during ceasefire, videos show

29.05.2026 11:30 Verified videos show strikes on densely populated neighbourhoods in southern Lebanon.

Are the US and Iran close to reaching a peace deal… again?

29.05.2026 11:30 BBC’s Sarah Smith looks at why both countries are in a tense cycle of negotiations, despite the progress President Trump consistently claims.

Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%

29.05.2026 11:30 The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025.

US and Iran 'very close' to deal but 'not there yet', Vance says

29.05.2026 11:30 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.

Iran says it targeted American base after fresh US strikes

28.05.2026 17:00 The hostilities come during a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, and protracted negotiations to end the three-month war.

Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal yet

27.05.2026 22:45 The US president says he believes Iran wants to reach a deal but there is still no agreement on its terms.

Israel issues evacuation order for swathes of southern Lebanon

27.05.2026 22:45 The military says areas south of the Zahrani River are now "combat zones" as it threatens Hezbollah with fresh strikes.

'Like a prisoner being released' - Relief for Iranians as internet shutdown ends

27.05.2026 17:00 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.

Israeli strike in Gaza City kills new head of Hamas's military wing

27.05.2026 11:00 At least three people were killed in the attack, which came despite a ceasefire with Hamas being in place.

Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan

26.05.2026 23:00 The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.

Eleven killed in Lebanon village as Israel intensifies strikes

26.05.2026 17:15 Israel says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" Hezbollah.

Iran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefire

26.05.2026 17:15 The attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.

Internet starts coming back in Iran after months-long blackout

26.05.2026 17:15 International internet access has been cut off in the country since the start of the war in late February.