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Strait of Hormuz 'faultline' exposes weakness of the US-Iran deal
Control of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters.
July 14, 2026Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup
Plans for a 64-team men's world cup are set to be picked up and assessed in detail after the 2026 tournament with Fifa boss Gianni Infantino saying football needs to be "for the whole world".
July 12, 2026Potential World Cup expansion to be discussed after 2026 edition - Infantino - Reuters
Potential World Cup expansion to be discussed after 2026 edition - Infantino Reuters
July 12, 2026Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies aged 74
He took power in 1996 after staging a bloodless coup against his father, and went on to transform Qatar into the gas-rich power it is today.
July 12, 2026Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad, a moderniser who seized power, has died - Reuters
Former Qatar ruler Sheikh Hamad, a moderniser who seized power, has died Reuters
July 12, 2026Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74 - Reuters
Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74 Reuters
July 12, 2026Masked World Cup players spotlight soccer's overlooked facial injury risk - Reuters
Masked World Cup players spotlight soccer's overlooked facial injury risk Reuters
July 11, 2026Mission creep: FIFA's embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup - Reuters
Mission creep: FIFA's embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup Reuters
July 10, 2026Inside the fitness demands on World Cup referees - Reuters
Inside the fitness demands on World Cup referees Reuters
July 8, 2026Justin Bieber added to World Cup final halftime show lineup - Reuters
Justin Bieber added to World Cup final halftime show lineup Reuters
July 8, 2026Damaged Qatari LNG tanker awaits salvage after strike as Hormuz risks escalate - Reuters
Damaged Qatari LNG tanker awaits salvage after strike as Hormuz risks escalate Reuters
July 8, 2026The World Cup's hidden runners: referees keep pace with players and pressure - Reuters
The World Cup's hidden runners: referees keep pace with players and pressure Reuters
July 8, 2026US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz
The US says the strikes are intended to impose "heavy costs", while Iran warns it will "take decisive measures" in response.
July 7, 2026World Cup Photo Daily - Reuters
World Cup Photo Daily Reuters
July 7, 2026Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs
BBC Sport looks at the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup career as he fails to win football's biggest prize.
July 6, 2026For all his records, Ronaldo could not crack the World Cup - Reuters
For all his records, Ronaldo could not crack the World Cup Reuters
July 6, 2026US agencies have seized more than 600 drones near World Cup sites - Reuters
US agencies have seized more than 600 drones near World Cup sites Reuters
July 6, 2026UEFA slams FIFA's 'unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable' Balogun decision - Reuters
UEFA slams FIFA's 'unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable' Balogun decision Reuters
July 6, 2026Racist commentary about Black players comes under scrutiny at World Cup - Reuters
Racist commentary about Black players comes under scrutiny at World Cup Reuters
July 6, 2026Atlas, the humanoid robot, delivers match ball at World Cup - Reuters
Atlas, the humanoid robot, delivers match ball at World Cup Reuters
July 6, 2026What's in a song? The story behind the music playing at World Cup stadiums - Reuters
What's in a song? The story behind the music playing at World Cup stadiums Reuters
July 5, 2026Iran and Qatar resume maritime trade, Iranian state media reports - Reuters
Iran and Qatar resume maritime trade, Iranian state media reports Reuters
July 5, 2026Qatar says all maritime activities will resume immediately - Reuters
Qatar says all maritime activities will resume immediately Reuters
July 5, 2026World Cup players facing growing pattern of racist abuse, FIFPRO warns - Reuters
World Cup players facing growing pattern of racist abuse, FIFPRO warns Reuters
July 4, 2026World Cup penalty spot becomes football's newest classroom - Reuters
World Cup penalty spot becomes football's newest classroom Reuters
July 3, 2026World Cup fans sue StubHub over cancelled tickets - Reuters
World Cup fans sue StubHub over cancelled tickets Reuters
July 1, 2026How a free charm bracelet conquered the World Cup - Reuters
How a free charm bracelet conquered the World Cup Reuters
July 1, 2026'It's crazy': Broadcasters toil, and revel, in supersized World Cup - Reuters
'It's crazy': Broadcasters toil, and revel, in supersized World Cup Reuters
July 1, 2026Uncertainty over Qatar diplomacy clouds prospects for US-Iran deal - Reuters
Uncertainty over Qatar diplomacy clouds prospects for US-Iran deal Reuters
June 30, 2026'Heat dome' threatens sweltering conditions for World Cup fans, players - Reuters
'Heat dome' threatens sweltering conditions for World Cup fans, players Reuters
June 30, 2026Middle East producers push on with oil and LNG loadings despite ship attacks - Reuters
Middle East producers push on with oil and LNG loadings despite ship attacks Reuters
June 29, 2026World Cup quiz: How well do you know the group stage in numbers?
The biggest ever group stage at a World Cup is over - test yourself on the numbers of the first round of games.
June 29, 2026World Cup's lighter whistle helps fuel faster, fiercer tournament - Reuters
World Cup's lighter whistle helps fuel faster, fiercer tournament Reuters
June 28, 2026Qatar says citizen killed from shrapnel due to 'military operations' - Reuters
Qatar says citizen killed from shrapnel due to 'military operations' Reuters
June 28, 2026At the most expensive World Cup, wealthier fans find ways to pay - Reuters
At the most expensive World Cup, wealthier fans find ways to pay Reuters
June 27, 2026World Cup fans left flustered by last-minute StubHub ticket cancellations - Reuters
World Cup fans left flustered by last-minute StubHub ticket cancellations Reuters
June 26, 2026Sizing up World Cup spectators - Reuters
Sizing up World Cup spectators Reuters
June 26, 2026World Cup sets all-time attendance record, surpassing 1994 mark - Reuters
World Cup sets all-time attendance record, surpassing 1994 mark Reuters
June 25, 2026What each team need to make World Cup knockouts
With the final round of group fixtures under way the path to the World Cup final on 19 July is starting to take shape.
June 25, 2026Qatar's Madibo given five-match ban for tackle that injured Canada's Kone - Reuters
Qatar's Madibo given five-match ban for tackle that injured Canada's Kone Reuters
June 24, 2026Bosnia end Qatar’s World Cup dream, all but seal knockout berth - Reuters
Bosnia end Qatar’s World Cup dream, all but seal knockout berth Reuters
June 24, 2026Clear-bag rule at World Cup venues catches some fans unawares - Reuters
Clear-bag rule at World Cup venues catches some fans unawares Reuters
June 24, 2026Qatar's sports minister, Madibo visit Canada's injured Kone - Reuters
Qatar's sports minister, Madibo visit Canada's injured Kone Reuters
June 24, 2026No extra revenue for Fifa from hydration breaks - Infantino
Hydration breaks at the World Cup are "purely a sporting matter" and bring "no additional revenue for Fifa", says president Gianni Infantino.
June 24, 2026Journalist loses World Cup credentials after on-air outburst over Almiron red card - Reuters
Journalist loses World Cup credentials after on-air outburst over Almiron red card Reuters
June 23, 2026Trump to attend World Cup final and present trophy
United States president Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final and help present the trophy, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
June 23, 2026Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six World Cup finals - Reuters
Ronaldo becomes first player to score at six World Cup finals Reuters
June 23, 2026The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs
The World Cup stars being targeted by Premier League clubs. Who has caught the eye already, and which clubs are focusing on longer-term priorities?
June 23, 2026Iran says no new commitments on nuclear sites after Vance says inspectors to be invited back
Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.
June 23, 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, 2026Stars sparkle early as Messi and Mbappe light up World Cup - Reuters
Stars sparkle early as Messi and Mbappe light up World Cup Reuters
June 23, 2026Messi's record 18 World Cup goals cement longevity, redefine greatness - Reuters
Messi's record 18 World Cup goals cement longevity, redefine greatness Reuters
June 22, 2026Milestone Messi sends Argentina to World Cup knockout stage - Reuters
Milestone Messi sends Argentina to World Cup knockout stage Reuters
June 22, 2026Messi becomes World Cup all-time leading scorer - how has he stayed at the top?
As he becomes the top goalscorer in World Cup history, BBC Sport explores how Lionel Messi is still delivering on the biggest stage in his late 30s.
June 22, 2026Messi breaks men's World Cup scoring record with 17th goal - Reuters
Messi breaks men's World Cup scoring record with 17th goal Reuters
June 22, 2026'He's stored in a hard disk in my head' - watching the World Cup as a manager
Former Tottenham and Brentford manager Thomas Frank on watching new players at the World Cup - who would he sign and who will be the star of the tournament?
June 22, 2026Hydration breaks at World Cup add nothing but take away a lot, says Bielsa - Reuters
Hydration breaks at World Cup add nothing but take away a lot, says Bielsa Reuters
June 21, 2026Who am I? Guess World Cup star No 13
Will you get today's player in as few attempts as possible?
June 20, 2026Trump unveils Qatari luxury jet for Air Force One fleet
The refurbished Boeing 747-8 will be used to transport the US president once it completes a final test phase.
June 19, 2026Trump unveils Qatari 747 ahead of joining Air Force One fleet - Reuters
Trump unveils Qatari 747 ahead of joining Air Force One fleet Reuters
June 19, 2026Thumping win cements Canada's place as a 'soccer nation'
Despite Ismaël Koné’s injury, the 6-0 thrashing of Qatar has put Canada fans in dreamland.
June 19, 2026Fifa alters how World Cup tables work - it changes everything
Fifa is using head-to-head records instead of group goal difference as the first tiebreaker for teams who are level on points at the World Cup.
June 19, 2026Airport security steps in as World Cup fans go crazy for ranch dressing - Reuters
Airport security steps in as World Cup fans go crazy for ranch dressing Reuters
June 19, 2026Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over World Cup travel restrictions - Reuters
Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over World Cup travel restrictions Reuters
June 19, 2026Gulf airlines get back to business as flights near pre-war levels - Reuters
Gulf airlines get back to business as flights near pre-war levels Reuters
June 19, 2026A day of tears, scuffles & history as injury mars Canada's moment
Canada's first-ever win at a World Cup finals should have been cause for pure joy - but was overshadowed by a horrific injury to Ismael Kone, and the angry and emotional scenes that followed.
June 19, 2026Canada deliver Vancouver vindication with maiden World Cup victory over Qatar - Reuters
Canada deliver Vancouver vindication with maiden World Cup victory over Qatar Reuters
June 19, 2026David hat-trick as Canada crush nine-man Qatar 6-0 to earn first World Cup finals win - Reuters
David hat-trick as Canada crush nine-man Qatar 6-0 to earn first World Cup finals win Reuters
June 19, 2026Davies on Canada bench for key Qatar World Cup clash - Reuters
Davies on Canada bench for key Qatar World Cup clash Reuters
June 18, 2026US has seized more than 50 drones near World Cup sites, DHS says - Reuters
US has seized more than 50 drones near World Cup sites, DHS says Reuters
June 18, 2026Cape Verde keeper Vozinha's mother gets visa to watch son at World Cup - Reuters
Cape Verde keeper Vozinha's mother gets visa to watch son at World Cup Reuters
June 18, 2026'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped
Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.
June 18, 2026What's going on with stoppage time at the World Cup?
Pierluigi Collina decided to wage war on time-wasting at this World Cup, changing tack from the last tournament. But has it been a success so far?
June 18, 2026Most shots? Best dribbler? World Cup so far in numbers
Now every team has played once, BBC Sport take a look at who has been the best and worst players so far according to the stats.
June 18, 2026Fans boo, players adapt - the view on World Cup hydration breaks
Supporters are booing them, coaches are using them, players are adapting to them - mid-half hydration breaks are affecting everyone at the World Cup in different ways.
June 18, 2026Switzerland seek response against Bosnia after Qatar frustration - Reuters
Switzerland seek response against Bosnia after Qatar frustration Reuters
June 18, 2026Canada seeking to take control early in Qatar World Cup showdown - Reuters
Canada seeking to take control early in Qatar World Cup showdown Reuters
June 18, 2026Heroic Cape Verde keeper Vozinha to be reunited with mum at World Cup after visa issue - Reuters
Heroic Cape Verde keeper Vozinha to be reunited with mum at World Cup after visa issue Reuters
June 17, 2026Extraordinary Messi makes more history in masterclass for the ages
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both enjoyed a fine start to the World Cup - but on a day packed with superstars, Lionel Messi still took top billing.
June 17, 2026Messi reaffirms enduring importance with World Cup hat-trick - Reuters
Messi reaffirms enduring importance with World Cup hat-trick Reuters
June 17, 2026Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick - Reuters
Messi equals World Cup scoring record with hat-trick Reuters
June 17, 2026Priced out of World Cup, Vozinha's mother watches son's heroics from home - Reuters
Priced out of World Cup, Vozinha's mother watches son's heroics from home Reuters
June 16, 2026Unclear if US-Iran agreement will provide respite to Lebanon
Pakistan says the deal includes Lebanon, but recent ceasefires there have failed to take hold.
June 15, 2026Ancelotti says Brazil must improve after 1-1 World Cup draw - Reuters
Ancelotti says Brazil must improve after 1-1 World Cup draw Reuters
June 14, 2026Was this offside? Technology fault leaves questions over VAR images
Fifa have blamed a technical fault for the delay in releasing the VAR images after a potential - and controversial - offside call during Qatar's World Cup draw with Switzerland.
June 14, 2026Qatar hail first World Cup point after late goal stuns Switzerland in 1-1 draw - Reuters
Qatar hail first World Cup point after late goal stuns Switzerland in 1-1 draw Reuters
June 13, 2026Switzerland stunned by late Qatar equaliser
Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi scores a stoppage-time equaliser to earn his country their first ever World Cup point against Switzerland in San Francisco.
June 13, 2026Khoukhi heads home late equaliser for Qatar against Switzerland
Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi heads home an equaliser in added on time as his side earn their first ever World Cup point against Switzerland in San Francisco.
June 13, 2026Qatar's top scorer Almoez on the bench, Swiss largely unchanged - Reuters
Qatar's top scorer Almoez on the bench, Swiss largely unchanged Reuters
June 13, 2026US thrash Paraguay 4-1 for dream World Cup start - Reuters
US thrash Paraguay 4-1 for dream World Cup start Reuters
June 13, 2026Qatar not expecting gifts as they chase World Cup dream, says Lopetegui - Reuters
Qatar not expecting gifts as they chase World Cup dream, says Lopetegui Reuters
June 13, 2026Larin equaliser earns Canada first ever World Cup point
Cyle Larin comes off the bench to score for Canada against Bosnia-Herzegovina to earn the co-hosts a 1-1 draw as they pick up their first ever point at a World Cup.
June 12, 2026Iran team chief slams FIFA’s 'lack of coordination' on visa issues - Reuters
Iran team chief slams FIFA’s 'lack of coordination' on visa issues Reuters
June 12, 2026Empty seats at World Cup match renews concerns over ticket prices - Reuters
Empty seats at World Cup match renews concerns over ticket prices Reuters
June 12, 2026The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell
Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.
June 12, 2026World Cup Photo Daily - Reuters
World Cup Photo Daily Reuters
June 12, 2026FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup - Reuters
FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup Reuters
June 10, 2026'Have you lost control?' - BBC sports editor asks Fifa chief Infantino
BBC sports editor Dan Roan quizzes Fifa president Gianni Infantino on the eve of the World Cup, after he told journalists to "chill" and "relax" over visa and ticketing issues.
June 10, 2026World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history
The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup.
June 10, 2026World Cup waterbreaks offer lucrative opportunity for broadcasters - Reuters
World Cup waterbreaks offer lucrative opportunity for broadcasters Reuters
June 10, 2026Volatile summer weather threatens to turn World Cup into test of heat - Reuters
Volatile summer weather threatens to turn World Cup into test of heat Reuters
June 10, 2026World Cup security planners race to counter drone risks - Reuters
World Cup security planners race to counter drone risks Reuters
June 10, 2026Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar - Reuters
Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar Reuters
June 9, 2026Are Portugal better without Ronaldo - and is he undroppable?
As Cristiano Ronaldo prepares for his sixth World Cup with Portugal, BBC Sport take a closer look at his place in the team.
June 7, 2026The perfect pitch is the goal for World Cup grass growers - Reuters
The perfect pitch is the goal for World Cup grass growers Reuters
June 4, 2026FIFA bans vuvuzelas from World Cup stadiums - Reuters
FIFA bans vuvuzelas from World Cup stadiums Reuters
June 4, 2026FIFA bans reusable bottles at World Cup venues citing safety concerns - Reuters
FIFA bans reusable bottles at World Cup venues citing safety concerns Reuters
June 4, 2026World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds - Reuters
World Cup could cost employers as workers tune into matches, survey finds Reuters
June 2, 2026Saudi shares gain, Qatar slips on Iran-US deal uncertainty - Reuters
Saudi shares gain, Qatar slips on Iran-US deal uncertainty Reuters
May 31, 2026Pulisic, Adams headline USMNT's 26-man World Cup roster - Reuters
Pulisic, Adams headline USMNT's 26-man World Cup roster Reuters
May 26, 2026Ebola risk minimal for World Cup fans, logistics challenges remain - Reuters
Ebola risk minimal for World Cup fans, logistics challenges remain Reuters
May 22, 2026Hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened
An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".
May 15, 2026Madonna, Shakira and BTS to headline World Cup half-time show
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop boy band BTS will headline the Super Bowl-style half-time show at this summer's World Cup final.
May 14, 2026Madonna, BTS and Shakira to headline first World Cup final halftime show - Reuters
Madonna, BTS and Shakira to headline first World Cup final halftime show Reuters
May 14, 2026Second Qatari LNG tanker heads through Hormuz to Pakistan as Iran war continues, data shows - Reuters
Second Qatari LNG tanker heads through Hormuz to Pakistan as Iran war continues, data shows Reuters
May 11, 2026Turkey's foreign minister to visit Qatar for talks on Iran war - Reuters
Turkey's foreign minister to visit Qatar for talks on Iran war Reuters
May 11, 2026Qatar says cargo vessel coming from Abu Dhabi attacked in its waters - Reuters
Qatar says cargo vessel coming from Abu Dhabi attacked in its waters Reuters
May 10, 2026Qatari LNG tanker sailing towards Hormuz Strait, shipping data shows - Reuters
Qatari LNG tanker sailing towards Hormuz Strait, shipping data shows Reuters
May 9, 2026Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threats at FIFA World Cup - Reuters
Congressmen call for National Guard to address drone threats at FIFA World Cup Reuters
April 27, 2026Gulf economies head for worst crisis since pandemic as war roils energy lifeline - Reuters
Gulf economies head for worst crisis since pandemic as war roils energy lifeline Reuters
April 27, 2026Qatar emir, Trump discuss Washington-Tehran ceasefire - Reuters
Qatar emir, Trump discuss Washington-Tehran ceasefire Reuters
April 24, 2026Countries to discuss Hormuz mission for when conflict ends - Reuters
Countries to discuss Hormuz mission for when conflict ends Reuters
April 17, 2026Nike probes kit design issue ahead of World Cup - Reuters
Nike probes kit design issue ahead of World Cup Reuters
April 10, 2026Tanker hit by two projectiles off Qatar, one unexploded, UKMTO says - Reuters
Tanker hit by two projectiles off Qatar, one unexploded, UKMTO says Reuters
April 1, 2026Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar during Gulf visit - Reuters
Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar during Gulf visit Reuters
March 28, 2026Iran war damage to Qatar hits global LNG outlook, upends Asia demand growth - Reuters
Iran war damage to Qatar hits global LNG outlook, upends Asia demand growth Reuters
March 26, 2026Final World Cup ticketing phase is first-come, first-served - Reuters
Final World Cup ticketing phase is first-come, first-served Reuters
March 25, 2026Shares of Western gas exporters reap war windfall as Qatar flows dry up - Reuters
Shares of Western gas exporters reap war windfall as Qatar flows dry up Reuters
March 25, 2026Qatar is not directly mediating between US and Iran, ministry spokesperson says - Reuters
Qatar is not directly mediating between US and Iran, ministry spokesperson says Reuters
March 24, 2026Qatari and Turkish citizens die in military helicopter crash
Four Qatari military personnel, one Turkish serviceman and two technicians from a Turkish defence company were on board.
March 22, 2026Seven killed in Qatar helicopter crash due to technical malfunction, Qatari and Turkish authorities say - Reuters
Seven killed in Qatar helicopter crash due to technical malfunction, Qatari and Turkish authorities say Reuters
March 22, 2026Trump’s mixed messages, World Cup and a charcoal‑powered car - Reuters
Trump’s mixed messages, World Cup and a charcoal‑powered car Reuters
March 21, 2026Exclusive: Qatar's energy boss says he had warned of dangers of provoking Iran - Reuters
Exclusive: Qatar's energy boss says he had warned of dangers of provoking Iran Reuters
March 20, 2026Trump says Israel attacked Iran gas field without US and Qatari involvement, warns against attacks on Qatar - Reuters
Trump says Israel attacked Iran gas field without US and Qatari involvement, warns against attacks on Qatar Reuters
March 19, 2026Afghan evacuees in limbo in Qatar camp accuse US of betrayal
More than 1,100 Afghans evacuated by the US fear their route to promised resettlement is closed for good.
March 19, 2026Qatar offloads five LNG slots at Belgium's Zeebrugge terminal for April, sources say - Reuters
Qatar offloads five LNG slots at Belgium's Zeebrugge terminal for April, sources say Reuters
March 18, 2026Spain v Argentina 'Finalissima' match in Qatar cancelled amid conflict - Reuters
Spain v Argentina 'Finalissima' match in Qatar cancelled amid conflict Reuters
March 15, 2026Citi, StanChart evacuate Dubai offices, HSBC closes Qatar branches as fears grow - Reuters
Citi, StanChart evacuate Dubai offices, HSBC closes Qatar branches as fears grow Reuters
March 11, 2026Qatar PM urges de‑escalation amid Iran conflict, Sky News says - Reuters
Qatar PM urges de‑escalation amid Iran conflict, Sky News says Reuters
March 8, 2026Saudi extends rally on energy-led gains; Qatar slips - Reuters
Saudi extends rally on energy-led gains; Qatar slips Reuters
March 8, 2026Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran - Reuters
Australia weighing requests for assistance from countries attacked by Iran Reuters
March 8, 2026Watch: Huge flames in Tehran after air strikes on oil depots
Social media footage shows flames leaping into the air and plumes of smoke above the city's skyline.
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, 2026Exclusive: Saudi has told Iran not to attack it, warns of possible retaliation, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Saudi has told Iran not to attack it, warns of possible retaliation, sources say Reuters
March 7, 2026Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says - Reuters
Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says 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, 2026Kuwait declares force majeure, cuts crude oil output due to Middle East conflict - Reuters
Kuwait declares force majeure, cuts crude oil output due to Middle East conflict Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran war threatens a prolonged hit to global energy markets - Reuters
Iran war threatens a prolonged hit to global energy markets Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks come from them - Reuters
Iran to suspend strikes on neighbours unless attacks come from them Reuters
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, 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, 2026Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran's president
The president also calls on Tehran to pick new leaders who are "acceptable" to the White House after six days of war.
March 7, 2026US pump prices surge as Iran war upends global energy supply - Reuters
US pump prices surge as Iran war upends global energy supply Reuters
March 7, 2026'Most of my pension has gone on home heating oil'
Rising heating oil prices are hitting Northern Ireland harder than the rest of the UK - here's everything you need to know.
March 7, 2026Oil price at two-year high after Qatar warns all Gulf production could stop within days
Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says oil could hit $150 a barrel if the Iran conflict continues over the coming weeks.
March 6, 2026Beirut evacuees 'sleeping in tents and cars'
Some residents in the Beirut suburb of Dahieh have left their homes amid ongoing air strikes by Israel.
March 6, 2026Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices
The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world.
March 6, 2026Maritime insurance premiums surge as Iran conflict widens - Reuters
Maritime insurance premiums surge as Iran conflict widens Reuters
March 6, 2026Qatar energy minister warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks, FT says - Reuters
Qatar energy minister warns war will force Gulf to halt energy exports within weeks, FT says Reuters
March 6, 2026Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence
Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.
March 5, 2026US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.
March 5, 2026See tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz come to a standstill - Reuters
See tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz come to a standstill Reuters
March 5, 2026India's Adani Total Gas raises prices, citing Middle East conflict - Reuters
India's Adani Total Gas raises prices, citing Middle East conflict Reuters
March 5, 2026Iran war threatens Asia fertiliser supplies ahead of planting season - Reuters
Iran war threatens Asia fertiliser supplies ahead of planting season Reuters
March 5, 2026'Every day feels like a month': Iranians describe life under 'constant' US-Israeli strikes
Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns - all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.
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, 2026Iran: Strait of Hormuz, US allies and prediction markets - Reuters
Iran: Strait of Hormuz, US allies and prediction markets Reuters
March 3, 2026France sending aircraft carrier to Mediterranean, Macron says - Reuters
France sending aircraft carrier to Mediterranean, Macron says Reuters
March 3, 2026Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment - Reuters
Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment Reuters
March 3, 2026US considering oil tanker insurance support to ease Middle East crude shipments, sources say - Reuters
US considering oil tanker insurance support to ease Middle East crude shipments, sources say Reuters
March 3, 2026US-Israeli war on Iran causes major oil, gas disruptions - Reuters
US-Israeli war on Iran causes major oil, gas disruptions Reuters
March 3, 2026Britain sends helicopters with counter-drone tech to Cyprus, deploys naval vessel - Reuters
Britain sends helicopters with counter-drone tech to Cyprus, deploys naval vessel Reuters
March 3, 2026Iraq reduces oil output, more cuts to come if Hormuz disruptions persist, Iraqi oil officials say - Reuters
Iraq reduces oil output, more cuts to come if Hormuz disruptions persist, Iraqi oil officials say Reuters
March 3, 2026US nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads
The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue.
March 3, 2026Iran's strikes on Gulf states may widen war against Tehran, analysts say - Reuters
Iran's strikes on Gulf states may widen war against Tehran, analysts say Reuters
March 3, 2026Qatar smelter shutdown exacerbates Iran war aluminium fears - Reuters
Qatar smelter shutdown exacerbates Iran war aluminium fears Reuters
March 3, 2026World Cup ticket frenzy unfolds amid global unrest - Reuters
World Cup ticket frenzy unfolds amid global unrest 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, 2026Exxon, TotalEnergies output at risk from Iran war, analysts say - Reuters
Exxon, TotalEnergies output at risk from Iran war, analysts say Reuters
March 3, 2026Middle East conflict puts Dubai aviation hub's market muscle to the test - Reuters
Middle East conflict puts Dubai aviation hub's market muscle to the test Reuters
March 2, 2026Qatar LNG, Saudi refinery, Israeli oil, gas fields down due to Mideast strikes - Reuters
Qatar LNG, Saudi refinery, Israeli oil, gas fields down due to Mideast strikes Reuters
March 2, 2026Oil prices rise after ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
March 2, 2026Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices - Reuters
Euro sags, dollar gains as Iran war lifts energy prices Reuters
March 1, 2026US is sinking Iran's Navy, Trump says - Reuters
US is sinking Iran's Navy, Trump says Reuters
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 missiles brings war to Gulf doorstep; hardens support for US–Israel campaign - Reuters
Iran missiles brings war to Gulf doorstep; hardens support for US–Israel campaign Reuters
February 28, 2026Iran's revolutionary guards tell ships passage through Strait of Hormuz 'not allowed', EU naval mission official says - Reuters
Iran's revolutionary guards tell ships passage through Strait of Hormuz 'not allowed', EU naval mission official says Reuters
February 28, 2026What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran
Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
February 28, 2026Iran says it has hit US base in Bahrain, as it launches strikes across region
Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an area near the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain.
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, 2026Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon - Reuters
Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon Reuters
February 25, 2026M23 rebel spokesperson killed in Congo army drone strike, officials say - Reuters
M23 rebel spokesperson killed in Congo army drone strike, officials say Reuters
February 24, 2026US LNG export surge and soft China demand meet record European imports - Reuters
US LNG export surge and soft China demand meet record European imports Reuters
February 23, 2026US ambassador's Israel comments condemned by Arab and Muslim nations
Mike Huckabee suggested Israel would be justified in taking much of the Middle East on Biblical grounds.
February 22, 2026Trump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions
The president’s calls for peace and willingness to exert military power can at times feel like competing impulses.
February 20, 2026