US and Iran in blockade standoff as Pakistan pushes for talks

23.04.2026 10:45 The mood in the Strait of Hormuz remains combustible despite Trump's ceasefire extension.

Tracking ships under fire in the Strait of Hormuz

23.04.2026 10:45 Iran's top negotiator says it's "not possible to reopen" the strait due to "blatent violations" of US-Iran ceasefire.

US and Iran 'locked in war of words' says Lyse Doucet

23.04.2026 10:45 The US confirmed on Tuesday night that the Vice-President's trip to Pakistan for a second round of peace talks has been cancelled.

'Nothing to go back to' - BBC reports from Lebanon's 'Yellow Line'

23.04.2026 10:45 Israel has established what it calls a "Yellow Line" – creating a military zone stretching roughly 10km north of its border with Lebanon.

'No decision' on joining talks with US, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman tells BBC

23.04.2026 10:45 Esmail Baghaei expressed concern regarding the US’s naval blockade of its ports and the seizure of an Iranian vessel.

Iran says it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz after vessels attacked

22.04.2026 16:45 One of the cargo ships was 'heavily damaged' by Iranian forces, a British maritime agency reported on Wednesday.

UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says

22.04.2026 16:45 The Conflict Insights Group says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.

Trump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacy

22.04.2026 10:45 The US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more time

Extension of US-Iran ceasefire gives 'breathing space'

22.04.2026 10:45 The BBC's chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet reports from Tehran as Trump announces an extension of the ceasefire with Iran.

Iran sees mass redundancies from war with US and Israel

21.04.2026 22:30 The impact is being felt by manufacturers, retailers and the digital sector, amid warnings it could get worse if the war resumes.

Two Palestinians killed during settler attack on West Bank village, officials say

21.04.2026 22:30 A 14-year-old boy was among those shot dead, according to the mayor of al-Mughayyir.

Israeli soldiers punished over vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon

21.04.2026 22:30 Two soldiers will be removed from combat duty and receive 30 days of military detention, Israel's military says.

Popemobile child clinic yet to reach Gaza one year after Francis's death

21.04.2026 16:45 One of the late pope's last wishes was for his vehicle to be used for children in Gaza, but a charity is still waiting for an entry permit.

Trump says US will not lift Hormuz blockade until deal made with Iran

21.04.2026 10:31 The US president's comments come amid uncertainty over whether Iran will attend peace talks in Pakistan this week.

Trump's Lebanon ceasefire takes Israel by surprise

21.04.2026 10:31 Few Israelis see this truce as a way out of the conflict with Hezbollah, the BBC's Lucy Williamson writes.