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Six months into the Iran war: What has Trump accomplished?
The BBC's Tom Bateman explores how successful the US has been in delivering on the promises made at the start of the war.
August 28, 2026US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism
The Trump administration has embraced Syria's new president, former al-Qaeda linked militant Ahmed al-Sharaa.
August 25, 2026Morning Bid: Suddenly the Strait of Hormuz is 'irrelevant' to the US - Reuters
Morning Bid: Suddenly the Strait of Hormuz is 'irrelevant' to the US Reuters
August 10, 2026Saudi 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, 2026US says Saudi nuclear deal off without Israel recognition - Reuters
US says Saudi nuclear deal off without Israel recognition Reuters
July 23, 2026Rubio says US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis - Reuters
Rubio says US still willing to negotiate over Iran crisis Reuters
July 22, 2026Trump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran war
The abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.
July 14, 2026NATO leaders meet in Ankara as US ceasefire with Iran teeters - Reuters
NATO leaders meet in Ankara as US ceasefire with Iran teeters Reuters
July 8, 2026Trump: 'I will do what I have to do' if Iran does not stick to deal - Reuters
Trump: 'I will do what I have to do' if Iran does not stick to deal Reuters
June 22, 2026US announces targeted visa restrictions for some Ethiopians - Reuters
US announces targeted visa restrictions for some Ethiopians Reuters
June 18, 2026Iran deal presents political nightmare for Netanyahu
Donald Trump's ceasefire agreement with Iran leaves the Israeli PM trapped in a new political and security dilemma.
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, 2026Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain
The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.
June 15, 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, 2026No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran
The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.
May 29, 2026Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end?
The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed to justify military intervention.
May 22, 2026Trump says 20-year nuclear programme suspension by Iran would be enough
The US president says Tehran has to show "real" commitment to removing nuclear fuel and stopping uranium enrichment.
May 15, 2026US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China - Reuters
US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China Reuters
May 11, 2026US imposes sanctions on former Congo President Joseph Kabila - Reuters
US imposes sanctions on former Congo President Joseph Kabila Reuters
April 30, 2026Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver
The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.
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Six months into the Iran war: What has Trump accomplished?
Six months have passed since the US and Israel launched a war on Iran. It was a conflict that Trump expected to last "four to five" weeks, but six months later, there's no end in sight. Recently, Trum
US removes Syria from list of state sponsors of terrorism
US President Donald Trump welcomed his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa to the White House last year The US has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after 47 years, lifting wh
Saudi Arabia's dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince has embarked the country on a course known as Vision 2030 Saudi Arabia is facing a difficult dilemma. Ever since the US and Israel launched their war on Iran on 28 Februar
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Trump says 'let the oil flow', but Hormuz still largely shut
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Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday commented on the tentative agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending their war and stressed Tehran would not have a nuclear weapo
Bowen: Iran deal ends Trump's war that revealed limit of US dominance
The war has been President Donald Trump's worst foreign policy blunder – so far. It makes it harder for the United States to deter its enemies. It has damaged its alliances with the oil-producing Ar
Trump the unreliable narrator fails to force reality to match his story on Iran
A cycle of threat, detente and deadlock repeats itself wearisomely as the president’s war in Iran drags on As the story of the US-Iran war is written direct to social media, Donald Trump may be the g
Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned a US decision to extend the period during which Russia is allowed to sell oil despite Western sanctions. The move means countries can purchase Rus
Trump Risks Showdown With Xi Before Summit Over Hormuz Move
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in 2025. Donald Trump’s bid to block Iran from using the Strait of Hormuz chokes a key Chinese energy supply and risks a showdown with Xi Jinping a month before the two le
Trump says he has 'good news' on Iran, offers no clarity on peace deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said there had been "some pretty good news" about Iran, suggesting optimism about peace talks to end the war in the Middle East, but he said a ceasefire in the conflict may
Iran's parliament is drafting law to charge tolls in Strait of Hormuz
Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war The Iranian parliament is seeking to pass a law to collect tolls for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for the global oil t
Coercing Iran: Why Trump’s Hormuz Blockade Has a Short Fuse
The Trump administration has declared a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, betting that Iran will buckle under economic pressure before the global energy crisis forces the United States to back d
US to begin enforcing maritime blockade in Strait of Hormuz on Monday, Trump confirms
ByTOBIAS HOLCMANAPRIL 13, 2026 00:32Updated: APRIL 13, 2026 08:21The United States' maritime blockade in the Strait of Hormuz will begin at 10 a.m. ET (5 p.m. in Israel), US President Donald Trump sai
Pope Leo says he does not fear Trump after attack over Iran peace appeal
Leo, who last year became the first US-born pope, has emerged as an outspoken critic of the US-Israeli war on Iran. Save Share Pushing back against United States President Donald Trump’s broadsid
Exclusive: US intelligence indicates China is preparing weapons shipment to Iran amid fragile ceasefire, sources say
By Natasha Bertrand, Haley Britzky, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — US intelligence indicates that China is preparing to deliver new air defense systems to Iran within the next few weeks, according to thr
Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, stalling Gaza plan, sources say
Summary Rehabilitation of Gaza has been projected by global institutions to cost around $70 billion JERUSALEM/CAIRO (Reuters) - Donald Trump's Board of Peace has recei