Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?
BBC Middle East 1 month ago
Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor?

Iran says it will "set fire" to ships trying to sail through the world's most vital oil transit poin…

'Everything has changed': Missile attacks shatter Dubai's safe haven image
BBC Middle East 1 month ago
'Everything has changed': Missile attacks shatter Dubai's safe haven image

Dubai’s reputation as a prosperous destination for expats and influencers has changed for some fol…

Trump's Iran endgame unclear after mixed messaging on war aims
BBC Middle East 1 month ago
Trump's Iran endgame unclear after mixed messaging on war aims

The US president laid out some of his objectives on Monday, but made no mention of what Iran's futur…

What is behind the strategy to take out Iran's leadership?
BBC Middle East 1 month ago
What is behind the strategy to take out Iran's leadership?

Security analyst Gordon Corera looks at what is likely to happen after much of Iran's most senior le…

Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates
BBC Middle East 2 months ago
Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates

Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.

Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire as Iran conflict widens
BBC Middle East 2 months ago
Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire as Iran conflict widens

Lebanon's health ministry says 31 people were killed by Israeli strikes, while there are no reports …

'They hit so hard the house was shaking': Iranians describe impact of US-Israel attacks
BBC Middle East 2 months ago
'They hit so hard the house was shaking': Iranians describe impact of US-Israel attacks

People in Iran tell the BBC they hear explosions day and night, as the US and Israel continue striki…

US jets shot down over Kuwait in 'apparent friendly fire incident', officials say
BBC Middle East 2 months ago
US jets shot down over Kuwait in 'apparent friendly fire incident', officials say

The planes were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defences", but all crew survived, Centcom says.

UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says
BBC Middle East 2 months ago
UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, PM says

The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will "not join offensive action now".

Hopes and fears as US Iranians take to streets after toppling of supreme leader
BBC Middle East 2 months ago
Hopes and fears as US Iranians take to streets after toppling of supreme leader

Hundreds rallied in cities across the US to celebrate Khamenei's death, but not everyone was rejoici…

Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks
BBC Middle East 2 months ago
Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks

Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US militar…

Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out
BBC Middle East 2 months ago
Iran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold out

Iran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes c…