NewsIran warIran says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'impossible' if US blockade continuesIran's top negotiator posted his message after Iran seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz - including the Epaminondas, pictured above.Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice? Tehran will never cede control of Strait of Hormuz, senior Iranian politician tells BBCLyse Doucet speaks to Ebrahim Azizi, who says Iran "will decide the right of passage" through the crucial shipping route.Lyse Doucet: Most Iranians don't expect this truce to lastThe BBC's Lyse Doucet reports from Tehran as tensions continue over the Strait of Hormuz.Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seizedEnergy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.Latest newsUS wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of HormuzVice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.Huge crowds in Mashhad as Iran's late supreme leader is buriedAli Khamenei was buried at the Imam Reza shrine, Iran's holiest Shia Muslim site, ending six days of public mourning ceremonies.Why are the US and Iran fighting again?This week has seen the worst exchange of strikes between the US and Iran since the ceasefire agreement.Trump on Iran: US will 'probably hit them hard again tonight'President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran "hard", hours after saying he thinks the US-Iran ceasefire is "over".Trump: 'I'm number one on the kill list for Iran'US President Donald Trump's comments came during a press conference at the 2026 Nato Summit in Ankara, Turkey.Trump threatens more strikes on Iran as Tehran warns of 'fearless' responseSpeaking at a Nato summit, the president says the US will "probably" strike Iran again but added that "anything that happens will be over quickly".Bowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with IranThe negotiating process is fragile and recent US strikes show how hard it will be to reach agreement, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen. US releases video of strikes on Iranian boatsThe US has launched the strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.US and Iran trade strikes after tankers hit in Strait of HormuzThe US military says it hit missile sites and command centres while Iran says it attacked US bases.'We don't need anybody's help': Trump renews Nato criticismUS President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of NATO during the alliance's summit, saying he was repeatedly disappointed by the organisation.Resistance and revenge - Iran wanted to send a message with its farewell to KhameneiThree days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.Huge crowds fill Tehran streets for Khamenei's funeral processionMany people were waving Iranian flags and red banners symbolising vengeance for the former supreme leader's war death.Latest Updates1 hr agoUS wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of HormuzVice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.1 hr ago1 day agoHuge crowds in Mashhad as Iran's late supreme leader is buriedAli Khamenei was buried at the Imam Reza shrine, Iran's holiest Shia Muslim site, ending six days of public mourning ceremonies.1 day ago1 day agoWhy are the US and Iran fighting again?This week has seen the worst exchange of strikes between the US and Iran since the ceasefire agreement.1 day ago2 days agoTrump on Iran: US will 'probably hit them hard again tonight'President Donald Trump threatened to attack Iran "hard", hours after saying he thinks the US-Iran ceasefire is "over".2 days ago2 days agoTrump: 'I'm number one on the kill list for Iran'US President Donald Trump's comments came during a press conference at the 2026 Nato Summit in Ankara, Turkey.2 days ago3 days agoTrump threatens more strikes on Iran as Tehran warns of 'fearless' responseSpeaking at a Nato summit, the president says the US will "probably" strike Iran again but added that "anything that happens will be over quickly".3 days ago3 days agoBowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with IranThe negotiating process is fragile and recent US strikes show how hard it will be to reach agreement, writes BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen. 3 days ago3 days agoUS releases video of strikes on Iranian boatsThe US has launched the strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.3 days ago4 days ago'We don't need anybody's help': Trump renews Nato criticismUS President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of NATO during the alliance's summit, saying he was repeatedly disappointed by the organisation.4 days ago...