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Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.
July 15, 2026Trump scraps threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume blockade of Iran ports
Trump drops a 24-hour-old vow to charge cargo ships for using the Strait as the US continues its battle to break Iran's hold on the waterway.
July 14, 2026Trump reinstating naval blockade of Iranian ports
The US president also says Washington will charge a 20% toll on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
July 13, 2026US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
July 13, 2026Trump says ceasefire is 'over' after US and Iran trade strikes
Speaking ahead of a Nato summit, the president says US negotiators can keep talking with the Iranians "if they want".
July 8, 2026Iran targets sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes - Reuters
Iran targets sites in Bahrain, Kuwait after wave of US strikes Reuters
July 8, 2026US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran
A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
June 29, 2026US launches strikes on Iran after second shipping attack
The US said it had hit multiple targets "in direct response to continued Iranian aggression against commercial shipping".
June 28, 2026Rubio visits Bahrain seeking Gulf backing for Iran deal - Reuters
Rubio visits Bahrain seeking Gulf backing for Iran deal Reuters
June 25, 2026Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger - Reuters
Trump says Iran war deal close as Strait of Hormuz tensions linger Reuters
June 12, 2026Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at the US president's mixed messaging over the war and the questions it raises.
June 11, 2026What we know about US sea drone used in helicopter crew rescue mission
BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.
June 11, 2026US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire - Reuters
US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire Reuters
June 11, 2026Iran says it struck ships in Strait of Hormuz after US launches new strikes
US Central Command said its latest airstrikes were responding to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.
June 11, 2026Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacks - Reuters
Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacks Reuters
June 10, 2026Trump and Iran trade new threats after strikes exchanged
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.
June 10, 2026Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz - Reuters
Iran targets US bases in Jordan and the Gulf after Trump orders strikes near Hormuz Reuters
June 10, 2026Trump says Iran shot down US helicopter and vows to respond
Two crew members of the Apache helicopter that crashed following the attack were rescued by an American sea drone.
June 9, 2026Iran rejects idea of using its assets to pay damages to US allies - Reuters
Iran rejects idea of using its assets to pay damages to US allies Reuters
June 7, 2026US troops, families adjust to new normal of Iran war - Reuters
US troops, families adjust to new normal of Iran war Reuters
June 7, 2026US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says - Reuters
US eyes Iranian assets for Gulf allies' reconstruction, source says Reuters
June 6, 2026US and Iran exchange strikes in Gulf in latest test of ceasefire
The US military says it struck Iranian drones and radar sites. Tehran responds by targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
June 6, 2026Bahrain's Gulf Petrochemical Industries says fire under control at units after Iran drone attack - Reuters
Bahrain's Gulf Petrochemical Industries says fire under control at units after Iran drone attack Reuters
April 5, 2026Amazon's cloud business in Bahrain damaged in Iran strike, FT reports - Reuters
Amazon's cloud business in Bahrain damaged in Iran strike, FT reports Reuters
April 1, 2026Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds - Reuters
Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated, analysis finds Reuters
March 22, 2026Saudi extends rally on energy-led gains; Qatar slips - Reuters
Saudi extends rally on energy-led gains; Qatar slips Reuters
March 8, 2026'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief
UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.
March 8, 2026Trump rejects settling Iran war as Tehran nears decision on new leader - Reuters
Trump rejects settling Iran war as Tehran nears decision on new leader Reuters
March 8, 2026As Iran's retaliation began, US officials scrambled to arrange evacuations - Reuters
As Iran's retaliation began, US officials scrambled to arrange evacuations Reuters
March 7, 2026Trump vows to hit harder as Tehran says sorry to neighbors - Reuters
Trump vows to hit harder as Tehran says sorry to neighbors Reuters
March 7, 2026UAE president says country is well and is no easy prey in first public comments since Iran strikes - Reuters
UAE president says country is well and is no easy prey in first public comments since Iran strikes Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says
Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.
March 7, 2026There’s an inflation wave coming - what does the Iran war mean for the UK economy?
Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.
March 7, 2026AI-generated Iran war videos surge as creators use new tech to cash in
The US-Israel war with Iran is being monetised by online creators with AI-generated misinformation.
March 7, 2026Inside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's ousting
The BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.
March 6, 2026US-Israel war with Iran sends shockwaves through global business - Reuters
US-Israel war with Iran sends shockwaves through global business Reuters
March 6, 2026Iran war: See how tanker traffic collapsed in the Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Iran war: See how tanker traffic collapsed in the Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 6, 2026Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.
March 5, 2026How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict
Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it's certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC's Jonathan Beale.
March 4, 2026Iran postpones Khamenei funeral as US-Israeli bombardment continues
An official says more preparations are needed for the three-day ceremony in Tehran, where the supreme leader will lie in state.
March 4, 2026Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Iran war escalates
The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.
March 4, 2026Watch: BBC asks Hegseth about reports of strike on school
Asked about the reported bombing of a school in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the US was "investigating".
March 4, 2026Indian rupee may slide past 92 to record low as Mideast war fires up oil prices - Reuters
Indian rupee may slide past 92 to record low as Mideast war fires up oil prices Reuters
March 4, 2026US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran - Reuters
US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran Reuters
March 3, 2026Qatar smelter shutdown exacerbates Iran war aluminium fears - Reuters
Qatar smelter shutdown exacerbates Iran war aluminium fears Reuters
March 3, 2026Oil and gas prices rise on new Iran threat to Gulf shipping
Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
March 3, 2026Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years - Reuters
Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years Reuters
March 3, 2026Melania Trump chairs UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict amid Iran strikes
It is the first time the spouse of any world leader has presided over a UN Security Council meeting.
March 3, 2026Australia says defence personnel safe after drone attack near Dubai air base - Reuters
Australia says defence personnel safe after drone attack near Dubai air base Reuters
March 3, 2026US not veering into a new, endless war, Pentagon says - Reuters
US not veering into a new, endless war, Pentagon says Reuters
March 2, 2026US flagged products tanker hit by unknown projectiles in Bahrain port, sources say - Reuters
US flagged products tanker hit by unknown projectiles in Bahrain port, sources say Reuters
March 2, 2026Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks
Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian infrastructure.
March 1, 2026Watch: How US-Israel strikes on Iran unfolded
Iran launched retaliatory attacks in the Middle East after US-Israel strikes across the country.
March 1, 2026Iran retaliation raises questions about US air defences
Iran's strike on US Navy base in Bahrain will worry Washington and its allies in the region.
February 28, 2026Iran war throws oil market into biggest crisis in decades - Reuters
Iran war throws oil market into biggest crisis in decades Reuters
February 28, 2026How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
World leaders have been giving their responses to the attacks on several Iranian cities and Tehran's retaliation.
February 28, 2026Inside Iran, panic as strikes hit but for some it's a moment of relief
Iranians talk about what is happening inside the country, despite an almost total internet blackout.
February 28, 2026Watch: Smoke rises in Tehran as explosions heard across country
The BBC's Jon Donnison in Jerusalem reports as Trump says "major combat operations" have begun.
February 28, 2026US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran - Reuters
US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran Reuters
February 28, 2026US build-up of warships and fighter jets tracked near Iran
A second US aircraft carrier appears to be heading towards the Middle East, as Washington puts pressure on Iran.
February 19, 2026