NewsMiddle 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.3 hrs 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.8 hrs agoWorldUS 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.12 hrs 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. 23 hrs 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. 4 hrs 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.16 hrs 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.5 hrs agoBusinessYemen'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.Lebanese 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.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 updates58 mins 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.58 mins ago4 hrs 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. 4 hrs ago2 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.2 days ago2 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.2 days ago2 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.2 days ago3 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.3 days ago3 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 2024.3 days ago14 Jul 2026Strait of Hormuz 'faultline' exposes weakness of the US-Iran dealControl of the waterway has become a key point of contention between the US and Iran, as a ceasefire deal falters. 14 Jul 202614 Jul 2026Israeli strike on police post in north Gaza kills seven, officials sayA senior officer in the Hamas-run police force was among those killed in the strike, which Israel's military says targeted "terrorists".14 Jul 2026...
