NewsMiddle EastLIVEVance accuses Iran of 'economic terrorism' in Strait of Hormuz as US blockade comes into effectUS vice-president says a lot of progress was made in talks at the weekend, adding: "The ball is in Iran's court."Lebanon enters talks with Israel but with no cards to playThe Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.7 hrs agoBBC InDepthFrench cement giant guilty of financing IS and other militant groups in SyriaThe French company paid $6.5m to jihadist groups to keep its plant running in war-torn Syria, a Paris court heard.16 hrs agoWorldWe spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda"Slopaganda" is too weak a term to capture how powerful this "highly sophisticated" content is, one expert says.2 days agoMiddle EastAfter Iran talks falter, the big question is what happens next?Twenty-one hours was not enough to end 47 years of hostility between Iran and the US, writes the BBC's Lyse Doucet.2 days agoWorldIsrael steps up strikes on Lebanon and Hezbollah attacks continue as talks loomMore than 160 people have been killed since Friday in Lebanon, where Israel is pressing on with its campaign against Hezbollah despite the US-Iran ceasefire.16 hrs agoMiddle EastIran carried out highest number of executions in decadesOrganisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.17 hrs agoMiddle EastConcerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressurePlanet Labs says it is restricting coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East indefinitely.Lebanon and Israel officials to meet in US on TuesdayA senior Lebanese official earlier told the BBC that Lebanon would only take part in talks if a ceasefire was in place.Palestinian shot dead during Israeli settler attack on occupied West Bank villageThe killing came as ex-security chiefs warned "government sponsored Jewish terrorism" was out of control.Historic Vance-Ghalibaf talks must bridge deep distrustFace-to-face talks would mark the highest-level engagement between Iran and the US since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.Ceasefire or no ceasefire, the Middle East's reshuffling is not yet doneBoth sides have reason to end the war but share no common ground.FeaturesHow many ships are crossing the Strait of Hormuz?The first vessel has crossed the Strait of Hormuz after the US imposed a military blockade of Iran's ports.'Endless fears': Even if fighting stops, the damage to Iran's children will endureThe BBC has been able to obtain testimony from parents and those trying to help children deal with the distress that comes with war. Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitzIsrael says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran. Israel backs US-Iran ceasefire but Netanyahu's war goals remain unfulfilledThe Israeli prime minister's response to the ceasefire has been muted, in contrast to the triumphal statements from the US and Iran.Why ceasefire deal with US has unsettled Iran's hardlinersThe two-week truce opens up the prospect of direct talks with the US but has angered Iran's hardliners, writes BBC News Persian’s Kasra Naji.Watch/ListenUS blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutesThe BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.BBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikesBBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh - a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned.Watch: When will fuel prices go down?The BBC's Nick Marsh takes a look at whether fuel costs will get cheaper now the US and Iran have agreed a ceasefire. Watch: Pro-regime Iranians gather in TehranPro-government demonstrators poured onto the streets of the Iranian capital after the announcement of the two-week conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran.Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plantsTehran had urged people to gather outside potential US and Israeli targets after Donald Trump threatened to attack civilian infrastructure.Latest updates8 hrs agoBBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli strikesBBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh - a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned.8 hrs ago11 hrs agoIsraelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggestsThe vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.11 hrs ago16 hrs agoIsrael steps up strikes on Lebanon and Hezbollah attacks continue as talks loomMore than 160 people have been killed since Friday in Lebanon, where Israel is pressing on with its campaign against Hezbollah despite the US-Iran ceasefire.16 hrs ago17 hrs agoIran carried out highest number of executions in decadesOrganisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.17 hrs ago20 hrs agoStarmer says UK will not join Trump's blockade of Iran's portsUK minesweepers and anti-drone capabilities will continue operating in the region, as pressure ramps up to reopen the key shipping route.20 hrs ago2 days agoWe spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda"Slopaganda" is too weak a term to capture how powerful this "highly sophisticated" content is, one expert says.2 days ago3 days agoStill in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacksBBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks.3 days ago3 days agoConcerns after satellite provider restricts Iran images following US pressurePlanet Labs says it is restricting coverage of Iran and parts of the Middle East indefinitely.3 days ago3 days agoLebanon and Israel officials to meet in US on TuesdayA senior Lebanese official earlier told the BBC that Lebanon would only take part in talks if a ceasefire was in place.3 days ago...
