Why did Iran's president apologise?
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
Why did Iran's president apologise?

The apology may hint at a political repositioning inside Iran, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azmi.

We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said

Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.

Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran's president
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
Trump demands 'unconditional surrender' from Iran as Putin speaks with Iran's president

The president also calls on Tehran to pick new leaders who are "acceptable" to the White House after…

Trump wants to pick Iran's new leader - will a hostile regime under fire agree?
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
Trump wants to pick Iran's new leader - will a hostile regime under fire agree?

The president's vision of Iran's future could meet fierce opposition, writes chief international cor…

'We couldn't sleep because of fear': Residents flee as Israel pounds south Beirut
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
'We couldn't sleep because of fear': Residents flee as Israel pounds south Beirut

Communities across huge swathes of Lebanon have been told by Israel to leave their homes due to mili…

Israeli troops push into Lebanon for yet another war with Iran's proxy Hezbollah
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
Israeli troops push into Lebanon for yet another war with Iran's proxy Hezbollah

The BBC sees troops and tanks massing near the border, as speculation mounts that Israel is planning…

'What is the game plan?': The Iran war is unsettling China and its ambitions
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
'What is the game plan?': The Iran war is unsettling China and its ambitions

China is not feeling the shock of war in the Middle East - yet. But it is feeling the ripples.

'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
'We have been preparing': Why the boots on the ground in Iran could be Kurdish

Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in exile in northern Iraq tell the BBC they have plans to cross th…

'This is war': BBC speaks to Iranians at Iran-Turkey border
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
'This is war': BBC speaks to Iranians at Iran-Turkey border

BBC correspondent James Waterhouse speaks to people at the border, after US-Israeli strikes on Iran.…

Israeli evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs sparks panic
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
Israeli evacuation order for Beirut's southern suburbs sparks panic

Huge traffic jams form after the unprecedented warning for people to leave the Hezbollah stronghold,…

Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
Iran's high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence

Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sust…

Iran school and nearby military base struck multiple times, satellite image reveals
BBC Middle East 3 months ago
Iran school and nearby military base struck multiple times, satellite image reveals

Iranian authorities say the attack, which took place on Saturday, killed 168 people.