Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
Iranian minister says country will not play in World Cup

Iran is not in a position to participate in the 2026 World Cup, says the country's Minister of Sport…

'Even under missiles we carry on living' - how young Iranians are coping with war
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
'Even under missiles we carry on living' - how young Iranians are coping with war

Iranians say they are sheltering at home and rarely venturing out on near-empty streets as the US-Is…

Three ships in Strait of Hormuz hit by 'unknown projectiles'
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
Three ships in Strait of Hormuz hit by 'unknown projectiles'

The cause of attacks on the commercial vessels in the strait - a vital corridor for oil - is being i…

EU and UK demand Israel stop surge in West Bank settler violence since Iran war
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
EU and UK demand Israel stop surge in West Bank settler violence since Iran war

Six Palestinians have been killed during attacks by settlers in the West Bank since the start of Isr…

Inside the Australian hotel where Iranian footballers escaped to claim asylum
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
Inside the Australian hotel where Iranian footballers escaped to claim asylum

Activists played a key role in making contact with the women as they tried to dodge their minders.

Member of Iranian football delegation granted Australian asylum changes her mind
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
Member of Iranian football delegation granted Australian asylum changes her mind

One of the seven women who received visas has reversed her decision after speaking to teammates, min…

US strikes minelaying ships in Iran after warning of 'intense' day of bombing
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
US strikes minelaying ships in Iran after warning of 'intense' day of bombing

US intelligence assets believe Iran is preparing to deploy naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, the …

Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
Air strikes cause black rain and 'unprecedented' pollution in Tehran, scientists say

Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last mo…

War expands to central Beirut as Israeli strike kills Iranians in luxury hotel
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
War expands to central Beirut as Israeli strike kills Iranians in luxury hotel

Israel's military says it targeted Quds Force operatives after a return to war with Lebanon's Hezbol…

Syrian ex-colonel in UK court on crimes against humanity charge
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
Syrian ex-colonel in UK court on crimes against humanity charge

Salem Michel Al-Salem, accused of crimes committed in Syria in 2011 and 2012, has been named for the…

'I just want to be able to sleep': Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
'I just want to be able to sleep': Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power

Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tel the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of…

Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict

President Aoun outlines a path towards "permanent security and stability", as Israeli strikes target…