NewsMiddle EastFour Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shootingPalestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.3 hrs agoMiddle EastSaudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump The US president says the landmark agreement to help Saudis develop nuclear energy is dependent on it joining the Abraham Accords.1 day agoWorldOil prices hit $100 for the first time since MayThe price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.1 day agoBusinessUS signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi ArabiaThe US Department of Energy says the "peaceful" co-operation agreement will give US firms "great access" to the Saudi nuclear energy programme.2 days agoWorldTrump's nuclear deal with Saudis jettisons longstanding US demandsSigning a nuclear pact in the Middle East is a bold move that has drawn criticism in the US and in Israel.2 days agoWorldHouthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damageThe Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route. 1 day agoMiddle East'What was their crime?': BBC visits Iran school where strike killed 120 childrenNearly five months on, grief is still raw as a teacher and a mother recall the horror of the attack in Minab.2 days agoWorldTrump threatens to target Iran's bridges and power plants if Hormuz attacks persistDonald Trump says the US will respond any time Iranian forces shoot at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Yemen's Houthis attack Saudi tanker as US launches more Iran strikesThe Iran-backed group, which previously announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia, also claims to have hit another vessel.Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions moreThe hearing was disrupted by protests and a shouting match as Hegseth testified at a pivotal time in the war.Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of HormuzNone of the choices facing Iran’s leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, medics sayFiras al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.FeaturesTrump retreat over Hormuz tolls suggests he is struggling to end Iran warThe abrupt about-face from the US president was the latest twist in a conflict that has now lasted more than four months.Bowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with IranThe negotiating process is fragile and recent US strikes show how hard it will be to reach agreement, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen. Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to KhameneiThree days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.How Iran's new regime is very different to what came beforeKhamenei's funeral is another reminder of the change Iran has seen, but what does its new leadership want?On the Strait of Hormuz, BBC finds seized ships and shark fishermen as uneasy calm returnsThe BBC travels to the city of Bandar Abbas - the first time journalists from a UK broadcaster have been to the Iranian side of the strait.Watch/ListenWatch: What we know about the US-Saudi nuclear dealThe BBC's Sarah Smith explains the implications of the landmark cooperation agreement between both countries.Trump: Strikes carried out 'in honour' of American soldiers killedThe US said it launched a "new wave" of strikes for the ninth consecutive night as explosions were heard across Iran.Iranian drone strikes warehouse in KuwaitVerified video shows an Iranian drone hitting a warehouse in KuwaitWatch: The clash between US and Iran for control of the Strait of HormuzThe BBC's Barbara Plett Usher examines the latest tensions over the key international shipping channel.Latest updates3 hrs agoFour Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shootingPalestinians say villagers came under attack by settlers, while the Israeli military says a Palestinian stole a weapon and opened fire on hikers.3 hrs ago9 hrs agoImage of supreme leader shared by Iranian media is AI-generatedMojtaba Khamenei hasn’t been seen in public since March - but AI-generated images of him continue to spread online.9 hrs ago22 hrs agoUK 'ready to defend itself' after Iran says bases are 'legitimate targets'An Iranian military group has issued a warning to the UK over allowing US forces to use British bases for strikes on Iran.22 hrs ago1 day agoHouthi attacks raise fears of wider Middle East conflict and more global economic damageThe Iran-backed group in Yemen has threatened to target Saudi vessels in a vital shipping route. 1 day ago3 days agoLebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawalA US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.3 days ago3 days agoIsraeli strikes in Gaza kill 12, including family of six, medics sayFiras al-Masri, his wife and their four children died in one attack, which the Israeli military says targeted a Hamas operative.3 days ago3 days agoWhy Iran is risking so much over the Strait of HormuzNone of the choices facing Iran’s leaders offer a clear path to victory, as the conflict with the US continues.3 days ago4 days agoYemen's Houthis announce 'maritime embargo' on Saudi ArabiaThe Houthis say the embargo begins immediately and is a response to a Saudi blockade of ports and airports in Yemen.4 days ago5 days agoHamas names Khalil al-Hayya as new overall leaderThe Palestinian armed group's Qatar-based chief negotiator replaces Yahya Sinwar, who was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza in 2024.5 days ago...
