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The latest from Iran and the Middle East, and the rest of the world’s news, from the BBC. As the US-Israel war with Iran continues, we follow developments across the region.
The latest from Iran and the Middle East, and the rest of the world’s news, from the BBC World Service. As the US-Israel war with Iran continues, The Global News Podcast brings you the news from across the region – including Iran, Israel, Lebanon, the UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. We also continue to bring you stories from around the globe, including expert analysis and insight.
Episodes are published twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories.
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Episodes to download
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Is Israel planning a full-scale ground invasion of Lebanon?
Today
Defence minister says Israel is expanding its ground campaign in southern Lebanon
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The Global Story:How does war affect a child’s brain?
Yesterday
Veteran war reporter Fergal Keane on PTSD among children in conflicts worldwide.
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Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reopen shipping channel
Yesterday
President Trump threatens Iran’s power plants if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz
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The Happy Pod: Beers, braids and bonding
Saturday
Meet the men helping fellow Dads connect with their daughters through hairstyling lessons
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Trump considering 'winding down' Iran military campaign
Saturday
President Trump says the US is getting very close to meeting its objectives in Iran
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Iran renews attacks on Gulf countries
Friday
Tehran continues to fire missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours
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Israel holds off attacking Iranian gas infrastructure
Friday
President Trump said he wasn't consulted over Israeli attack on South Pars gas field
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Oil and gas prices surge after energy plant strikes
Thursday
Qatar calls attacks on gas facilities 'dangerous escalation' and urges Iran to stop
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Iran attacks energy facilities in the Gulf
Thursday
Trump threatens to "blow up" Iran's main gas field if strikes continue
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Israel's third top-level assassination in two days
Wednesday
Iran condemns 'cowardly assassination' of its intelligence minister
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Deadly Israeli strikes hit central Beirut
Wednesday
Lebanon says at least six killed in Israeli attacks on capital
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Israel says it's killed Iran's top security chief
Last Tuesday
Israel's foreign minister says Iranians are 'safer' without Ali Larijani
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US allies reject Trump's call for help in Strait of Hormuz
Last Tuesday
Donald Trump is met with resistance after calling for military assistance in the Gulf
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Germany and UK tell Trump this is 'not Nato's war'
Last Monday
The US president had called on allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz
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The big winners at the Oscars
Last Monday
One Battle After Another wins best picture at the 98th Oscars
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Attacks continue after Trump says Iran deal not good enough
Last Sunday
Iran carries out further missile and drone strikes on US allies across the Middle East
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Trump urges nations to secure Strait of Hormuz
Last Sunday
After Iranian attacks in key shipping lane, US President asks countries to help
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The Happy Pod: Turning my toddler's tales into tunes
Sat 14 Mar 2026
Millions of people have watched Stephen Spencer set his daughter's stories to music
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Iran says US Kharg Island attack a failure
Sat 14 Mar 2026
US strike on key exporting island failed to achieve its goals, says Tehran
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US strikes Iran’s key oil island
Sat 14 Mar 2026
Trump says the US has "totally obliterated" every military target on Iran's Kharg Island
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Highest daily strike total on Iran, says US
Fri 13 Mar 2026
Defence secretary Hegseth says US is decimating Iran's military on "busiest day" of war
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US aerial refuelling plane crashes in western Iraq
Fri 13 Mar 2026
A recovery mission is underway after a US refuelling aircraft came down in western Iraq
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Iran's new leader in defiant first message
Thu 12 Mar 2026
A statement attributed to new Supreme Leader vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed
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UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks
Thu 12 Mar 2026
In New York the UNSC passes a resolution condemning Iran's strikes in the Gulf
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Three ships hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Wed 11 Mar 2026
Three commercial ships were damaged by 'unknown projectiles' in the Strait of Hormuz
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Iranian residents tell BBC about US and Israeli bombardment
Wed 11 Mar 2026
Washington claims military campaign is "resounding success" and ahead of schedule
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Hegseth: Today ‘most intense’ day of US strikes on Iran
Tue 10 Mar 2026
US Defence Secretary says attacks will continue until Iranian forces are totally defeated
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Oil price drops after Trump hints at short Iran war
Tue 10 Mar 2026
US president warns Tehran of increased bombing if it restricts energy supplies
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Iran war: Oil prices soar
Mon 9 Mar 2026
The price of a barrel of oil has passed $100, affecting economies around the world
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Mojtaba Khamenei named as Iran's new supreme leader
Mon 9 Mar 2026
The son of Iran's assassinated leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is chosen as his successor
