NewsMiddle EastIran condemns US strikes as 'gross violation' of ceasefireThe attacks took place while Iranian and Qatari negotiators were in Doha for peace talks.8 hrs agoWorldEleven killed in Lebanon village as Israel intensifies strikesIsrael says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" Hezbollah.3 hrs agoMiddle EastDeal with US not imminent, Iran saysThe US secretary of state earlier said that an agreement could possibly come on Monday.1 day agoWorldNetanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against HezbollahThe Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes. 12 hrs agoMiddle EastInternet starts coming back in Iran after months-long blackoutInternet access has been cut off in the country since the start of the war in late February.6 hrs agoMiddle EastRights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to SudanThe United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.8 hrs agoWorldUS launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boatsUS Central Command says the strikes were taken in "self-defence", while Iran reports it downed a US drone that entered its airspace.8 hrs agoWorldMore than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fearsSaudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.Trump tells US negotiators 'not to rush' into deal with IranThe deal under discussion would involve a 60-day ceasefire extension during which the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened, according to US media. I survived a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, but my friend has not been foundSunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war. Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detainedThe detainees say they were slapped, hit, humiliated and even subjected to sexual violence, but Israel's prison service says the allegations are false.Iran steps up claim to control Strait of HormuzIran publishes a map claiming "armed forces oversight" across more than 22,000 sq km of the waterway.FeaturesHow Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the lineMBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bittenHezbollah drone strike videos show evolving tactics against IsraelBBC Verify has examined dozens of videos of fibre-optic drone attacks carried out by the Lebanese armed group. 'This may be the last time you hear my voice': Political executions surge in Iran since start of warSince the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, the UN says it’s verified the execution of at least 32 political prisoners. Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with IsraelDespite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.Iranian activist tells BBC how fear of war restarting intensifies trauma of repressionA dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure.Watch/Listen'Hopefully we can pull it off' - Rubio on Iran dealThe deal reportedly includes a 60-day ceasefire extension and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.Why is Israel building these long barriers inside Gaza?BBC Verify has found Israel has been building a series of earth barriers inside Gaza since the October ceasefire.BBC asks Trump if China will help open the Strait of HormuzThe BBC's Tom Bateman asked President Trump about China's willingness to pressure Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.BBC on the ground during march through Jerusalem's Old CityTens of thousands of Israeli celebrants have marched through the area captured by Israel in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.Latest updates3 hrs agoEleven killed in Lebanon village as Israel intensifies strikesIsrael says it struck 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites and fighters in Lebanon, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows to "crush" Hezbollah.3 hrs ago6 hrs agoInternet starts coming back in Iran after months-long blackoutInternet access has been cut off in the country since the start of the war in late February.6 hrs ago12 hrs agoNetanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against HezbollahThe Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes. 12 hrs ago1 day agoMore than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fearsSaudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.1 day ago3 days agoSeven flotilla activists detained in Israel arrive back in UK Activists from the flotilla have made numerous allegations of abuse and mistreatment, which the Israeli government denies. 3 days ago3 days agoI survived a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, but my friend has not been foundSunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war. 3 days ago3 days agoDeported Irish flotilla activists return from IsraelIrish participants in Global Sumud Flotilla bringing aid to Gaza were deported to Ireland.3 days ago4 days agoGaza flotilla activists allege abuse by Israeli forces while detainedThe detainees say they were slapped, hit, humiliated and even subjected to sexual violence, but Israel's prison service says the allegations are false.4 days ago5 days agoGaza flotilla activists deported from Israel as backlash over treatment grows A video showing a far-right Israeli minister taunting activists who were kneeling with their hands tied behind their backs has been widely condemned.5 days ago...
