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Why Netanyahu's visit with Trump at the White House is high-stakes
The meeting comes amid signs of friction between the two leaders and decreasing public support for Israel in the US.
July 28, 2026US and Iran begin talks on initial peace deal in Switzerland
The face-to-face meeting follows ongoing fighting in Lebanon and Iran's claim to have shut the Strait of Hormuz.
June 21, 2026US lifts naval blockade as Iran's supreme leader says Trump made deal 'out of desperation'
Iran's supreme leader says he disagrees with the deal and Donald Trump signed it "out of desperation".
June 18, 2026Bowen: US-Iran deal raises inescapable question of what the war was for
While the human cost is clear, the Iranian regime has not just survived the war, it has been empowered.
June 18, 2026First tankers cross strait under Iran deal; Israeli strikes raise doubt in Lebanon - Reuters
First tankers cross strait under Iran deal; Israeli strikes raise doubt in Lebanon Reuters
June 18, 2026What's in the US-Iran agreement that's now in effect
The 14-paragraph memo includes an end to fighting, an agreement that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon, and a $300bn redevelopment package for Iran.
June 18, 2026Tehran selling deal with US as victory – but for Iranians it was necessity
For many Iranians, the question is not whether the deal means victory, but whether it lowers prices and reduces fear of another war.
June 16, 2026Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released 'pretty soon'
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be open from Friday but there is still confusion about the exact contents of the agreement.
June 16, 2026Trump’s Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks - Reuters
Trump’s Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks Reuters
June 15, 2026Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance
The deal to end fighting and re-open the Strait of Hormuz leaves the sides where they were 24 hours before the war - only with thousands now dead.
June 15, 2026US, Iran reach agreement to end war, signing set for Friday - Reuters
US, Iran reach agreement to end war, signing set for Friday Reuters
June 14, 2026Iran face New Zealand in politically charged Los Angeles opener - Reuters
Iran face New Zealand in politically charged Los Angeles opener Reuters
June 13, 2026The nuclear challenge at the heart of Trump's Iran negotiations
US officials say the deal will lead to the destruction of Iran's enriched uranium, but details are still to be worked out.
June 13, 2026Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'
The US vice-president says the Israeli leader "aggressively asserts" his country's interests, but they do not always align with those of the US.
June 11, 2026Oil rises nearly 1% as US launches new strikes against Iran, supply tightens - Reuters
Oil rises nearly 1% as US launches new strikes against Iran, supply tightens 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, 2026S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as tech, chipmakers rebound - Reuters
S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as tech, chipmakers rebound Reuters
June 8, 2026Oil prices rise more than $2 on Israel strikes on Lebanon - Reuters
Oil prices rise more than $2 on Israel strikes on Lebanon Reuters
June 7, 2026Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran's assets before peace deal is done - Reuters
Trump says he would not unfreeze Iran's assets before peace deal is done Reuters
June 7, 2026Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to be extended by three weeks
Envoys from the two countries met in Washington as the fragile truce was due to expire on Sunday.
April 23, 2026Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait - Reuters
Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait Reuters
April 19, 2026Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening - Reuters
Trump says China's Xi is 'very happy' about Strait of Hormuz reopening Reuters
April 18, 2026Asia stocks set for weekly gain, oil under $100 on peace deal hopes - Reuters
Asia stocks set for weekly gain, oil under $100 on peace deal hopes Reuters
April 17, 2026Morning Bid: Truce trades ramp up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks - Reuters
Morning Bid: Truce trades ramp up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks Reuters
April 16, 2026'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
April 14, 2026Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope - Reuters
Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope Reuters
April 13, 2026Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet
As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.
April 11, 2026Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say - Reuters
Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say Reuters
April 10, 2026Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says - Reuters
Middle East war to cut growth, deliver cascading impact, World Bank chief says Reuters
April 10, 2026The five big sticking points in US-Iran talks
Peace talks between the US and Iran are due to begin in Pakistan on Saturday.
April 10, 2026Iran war leaves crisis-scarred countries counting the cost - Reuters
Iran war leaves crisis-scarred countries counting the cost Reuters
April 10, 2026Trump warns Iran on Hormuz tolls as frozen traffic spurs Japan to release more oil - Reuters
Trump warns Iran on Hormuz tolls as frozen traffic spurs Japan to release more oil Reuters
April 10, 2026Oil climbs as strikes on Saudi facilities stoke anxiety, Hormuz near standstill - Reuters
Oil climbs as strikes on Saudi facilities stoke anxiety, Hormuz near standstill Reuters
April 10, 2026US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed - Reuters
US-Iran ceasefire deal shows strain ahead of talks with oil flows squeezed Reuters
April 10, 2026Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet done
Both sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.
April 9, 2026Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment - Reuters
Wall Street ends higher as Middle East peace talks lift sentiment Reuters
April 9, 2026USA Rare Earth considers building French magnet plant - Reuters
USA Rare Earth considers building French magnet plant Reuters
April 9, 2026Israel to hold direct talks with Lebanon but no ceasefire, Netanyahu says
Lebanese officials had called for a ceasefire before talks begin.
April 9, 2026Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz
Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.
April 9, 2026Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire
Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.
April 9, 2026Has US achieved its war objectives in Iran?
Key US objectives at the start of the war were to stop Iran getting a nuclear weapon and degrading its arsenal.
April 9, 2026Al Jazeera condemns killing of journalist in Israeli strike in Gaza
The Israeli military claims Mohammed Wishah was a "Hamas terrorist" - which the Qatar-based network has previously denied.
April 9, 2026UK to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, wants Lebanon in ceasefire deal - Reuters
UK to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, wants Lebanon in ceasefire deal Reuters
April 9, 2026Dollar wobbles as fragile US-Iran ceasefire keeps markets on edge - Reuters
Dollar wobbles as fragile US-Iran ceasefire keeps markets on edge Reuters
April 9, 2026As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz - Reuters
As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz Reuters
April 8, 2026Explainer: US-Iran ceasefire: what we know - Reuters
Explainer: US-Iran ceasefire: what we know Reuters
April 8, 2026Iran Strait of Hormuz warning adds to shipping uncertainty
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
April 8, 2026Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants
Tehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure.
April 7, 2026Israeli strike kills Christian party official in Lebanon, widening divisions over Hezbollah - Reuters
Israeli strike kills Christian party official in Lebanon, widening divisions over Hezbollah Reuters
April 6, 2026Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew - reuters.com
Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew reuters.com
April 2, 2026Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war - Reuters
Rubio says US can see 'finish line' on Iran war Reuters
April 1, 2026Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars - Reuters
Pope Leo says God rejects prayers of leaders who wage wars Reuters
March 29, 2026Israel to expand ground and air attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon
There are fears in Lebanon that Israel is preparing for a large-scale ground invasion.
March 22, 2026FCC chair threatens to revoke broadcasters' licences over Iran coverage
After Trump criticised media coverage of the Iran war, Carr says he can remove licences if they do not serve the public interest.
March 15, 2026Israel and Lebanon to talk as war with Hezbollah rages, Haaretz reports - Reuters
Israel and Lebanon to talk as war with Hezbollah rages, Haaretz reports Reuters
March 14, 2026Pope Leo urges end to bombing, calls for dialogue amid Iran, Middle East violence - Reuters
Pope Leo urges end to bombing, calls for dialogue amid Iran, Middle East violence 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, 2026Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to US - Reuters
Pope Leo names former envoy to Duterte's Philippines as ambassador to US Reuters
March 7, 2026Canada's Mark Carney tries to strike a balance on Iran
The Iran war is posing a test for the Canadian prime minister's "pragmatic but principled" approach to world affairs.
March 7, 2026Israelis back war with Iran despite uncertainty and fatigue
Israelis broadly support the US-Israeli military campaign with Iran, even if they are tired of air raid alerts and constant upheaval.
March 5, 2026In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East
Israel has launched an invasion into Lebanon, while the US embassy in Riyadh was hit by a pair of drones overnight.
March 3, 2026Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon - Reuters
Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon Reuters
February 25, 2026Trump hits out at reports that top US general warned against attacking Iran
General Dan Caine has warned that strikes against Iran could be risky, potentially drawing the US into a prolonged conflict, US media report.
February 24, 2026