Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
BBC Middle East 10 days ago
Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's mi…

Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel
BBC Middle East 10 days ago
Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel

The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could …

Popemobile child clinic yet to reach Gaza one year after Francis's death
BBC Middle East 10 days ago
Popemobile child clinic yet to reach Gaza one year after Francis's death

One of the late pope's last wishes was for his vehicle to be used for children in Gaza, but a charit…

Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran
BBC Middle East 10 days ago
Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran

The US president's comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakis…

Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
BBC Middle East 11 days ago
Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

The Israeli military says it views with "great severity" the actions of the soldier, as the US ambas…

US intercepts and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says
BBC Middle East 11 days ago
US intercepts and seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says

Tehran has not commented on the incident, which comes as the US prepares for a second round of talks…

Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC
BBC Middle East 11 days ago
Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBC

Lyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the cr…

Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked
BBC Middle East 12 days ago
Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked

Iran is blaming a US blockade for the closure, saying it breaches the ceasefire reached between the …

French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
BBC Middle East 13 days ago
French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon

President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection"…

What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be
BBC Middle East 13 days ago
What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be

Faisal Islam talks to some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'open' but tracking shows few ships moving
BBC Middle East 13 days ago
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'open' but tracking shows few ships moving

US President Donald Trump welcomed Tehran's announcement but said the US naval blockade would contin…

UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of Hormuz
BBC Middle East 13 days ago
UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of Hormuz

Sir Keir Starmer has said further details of the plan will come after a meeting in London next week.