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Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
The kingdom faces a choice of whether to keep hitting back as a deterrent or to try to de-escalate the situation.
July 29, 2026More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February
The latest figure includes casualties from Operation Fury and a new category called "Overseas Operations".
July 27, 2026US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers
The US says the attacks were aimed at degrading Iran's capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
July 21, 2026Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed
Iran responded with attacks in Syria and Jordan, as two ships reportedly exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.
July 20, 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, 2026A Golden Boot race for the ages - but who will come out on top?
It is fast turning into a Golden Boot race for the ages as the world's best strikers star at the World Cup. But who will come out on top?
June 23, 2026Haaland spearheads Norway's powerful attack against Iraq - Reuters
Haaland spearheads Norway's powerful attack against Iraq Reuters
June 16, 2026US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops - Reuters
US-Iran deal may not bring quick relief for auto shops Reuters
June 16, 2026Hegseth: US to bomb 'key facilities' in Iran on Wednesday - Reuters
Hegseth: US to bomb 'key facilities' in Iran on Wednesday Reuters
June 10, 2026Israeli settlers impeded firefighting near Christian West Bank village, Palestinians say - Reuters
Israeli settlers impeded firefighting near Christian West Bank village, Palestinians say Reuters
June 10, 2026US journalist Shelly Kittleson to be released after kidnap in Iraq, militia says
Kataib Hezbollah says the release comes on condition that she leave Iraq immediately.
April 7, 2026Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants - reuters.com
Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants reuters.com
April 3, 2026NATO withdraws troops from Iraq mission to Europe as Iran war rages - Reuters
NATO withdraws troops from Iraq mission to Europe as Iran war rages Reuters
March 20, 2026Nearly 100 ships pass the Hormuz Strait - who is getting through?
Just under 100 ships have passed thorough the Strait of Hormuz since the start of March, according to data analysed by BBC Verify.
March 20, 2026Trump struggles to shape the narrative on the Iran war - Reuters
Trump struggles to shape the narrative on the Iran war Reuters
March 19, 2026How passenger planes keep flying during a war
Airspace over Iran and the Gulf remains severely restricted following missile strikes, putting additional pressure on airlines.
March 16, 2026US names six crew killed in refuelling plane crash in Iraq
The aircraft was on a combat mission as part of ongoing US operations against Iran when it crashed in western Iraq on Thursday.
March 15, 2026Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict
The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.
March 13, 2026Sea drones target oil tankers in the Middle East as conflict risks widen - Reuters
Sea drones target oil tankers in the Middle East as conflict risks widen Reuters
March 11, 2026Oil falls over 6% as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation - Reuters
Oil falls over 6% as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation Reuters
March 10, 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, 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, 2026Iran targets headquarters of Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq
Tehran's strikes come amid speculation that the US wants Iranian Kurdish groups to join the fight against Iran.
March 5, 2026Spain's Pedro Sánchez hits back at Trump threat to sever trade saying 'no to war'
Spain's prime minister delivers a strong rebuttal to US President Donald Trump's threat to end trade with his country.
March 4, 2026Record selloff in Seoul leads stock rout as markets brace for energy shock - Reuters
Record selloff in Seoul leads stock rout as markets brace for energy shock Reuters
March 4, 2026China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end - Reuters
China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end Reuters
March 3, 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, 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, 2026US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran - Reuters
US and Israel launch "pre-emptive" attack against Iran Reuters
February 28, 2026