Iran14 hrs agoIran trying harder to target US personnel in Middle East, intelligence chief warnsThe warning comes as the US State Department makes adjustments to staffing at diplomatic posts in the region.14 hrs ago1 day agoOil spill washes up on UAE beaches after tanker strikeSatellite images show oil spreading for miles along the coastline, threatening local marine wildlife1 day ago3 days agoPetition for couple in Iran jail sent to governmentDuring Prime Minister's Questions, Andy Burnham called their sentence "appalling and unjustifiable".3 days ago16 Oct 2026Memorial fire aimed at Iranian exile, court toldA man set fire to a memorial wall to destroy a photo of Iran's former Crown Prince, court told.16 Oct 202616 Oct 2026Reported ship attacks near Strait of Hormuz hit record highBBC Verify looks at the number of ships reportedly being attacked in and around the Strait of Hormuz hitting a record high.16 Oct 202616 Oct 2026Ship attack reports near Hormuz reach record high as oil exports slowBBC Verify analysis of data from a UK maritime agency shows 12 vessels were struck in a week.16 Oct 202616 Oct 2026Watch: 'A dollar on gas won't change our vote' - Iowans sticking with TrumpThe BBC's Sarah Smith travelled across the state ahead of the midterms, as the president faces political headwinds.16 Oct 202615 Oct 2026School headscarf ban sparks rare protests in Azerbaijan and row with TurkeyProtests have taken place over the rules which have seen pupils wearing hijabs turned away from schools.15 Oct 202614 Oct 2026Container ship hit by projectile sinks in Strait of Hormuz, Singapore saysAll 21 sailors on the Singapore-flagged GFS Pride were evacuated safely after it was hit by an projectile on Tuesday, maritime authorities say.14 Oct 2026...
