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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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Recommending: 13 Minutes Presents Artemis II
Today
Humans are returning to the Moon - hear about it on the BBC’s space podcast, 13 Minutes
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Trump says he could 'take the oil in Iran'
Today
The US President says he could seize Iran's oil export hub of Kharg Island
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The Global Story: Are we heading for World War Three?
Yesterday
Will the US-Israel war with Iran spiral out of control and how can it be stopped?
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Yemen's Houthis launch missile attack on Israel
Yesterday
Israel says it has intercepted two waves of missiles launched by Houthi rebels
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The Happy Pod: The hug that stopped a bombing
Saturday
Nathan Newby received a bravery medal for preventing an attack on a hospital
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US says Iran war could end in ‘weeks’
Saturday
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says most war objectives in Iran have been met
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Inside Tehran: 'My daughter is under the rubble'
Friday
Using exclusive material, BBC Eye documents the devastation caused by the bombing of Iran
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Transgender women athletes banned from female Olympic events
Friday
The IOC says women's events at LA 2028 will be limited to biological females
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Israel says it's killed an Iranian naval commander
Thursday
Alireza Tangsiri is thought to have overseen blockade of Strait of Hormuz
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Meta and Google found negligent in social media addiction trial
Thursday
Platforms were accused of deliberately designing products that harm children's health
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Iran ridicules - then rejects - US peace plan
Wednesday
Tehran says "no" to President Trump's 15-point proposal aimed at stopping the war
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US reportedly offers 15-point plan to end conflict
Wednesday
It comes as Iran says 'non-hostile vessels' may pass through Strait of Hormuz
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Trump's peace plan still vague as war with Iran continues
Last Tuesday
White House says proposals over talks are "fluid", as Tehran remains defiant
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Tehran calls reports of US talks 'fake news'
Last Tuesday
Iran accuses Trump of manipulating oil markets over US claims of ‘productive discussions'
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Donald Trump says there are points of agreement with Iran
Last Monday
US president says Tehran is talking to Washington on ending the war, which Iran denies
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Is Israel planning a full-scale ground invasion of Lebanon?
Last Monday
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?
Last Sunday
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
Last Sunday
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
Sat 21 Mar 2026
Meet the men helping fellow Dads connect with their daughters through hairstyling lessons
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Trump considering 'winding down' Iran military campaign
Sat 21 Mar 2026
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
Fri 20 Mar 2026
Tehran continues to fire missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours
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Israel holds off attacking Iranian gas infrastructure
Fri 20 Mar 2026
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
Thu 19 Mar 2026
Qatar calls attacks on gas facilities 'dangerous escalation' and urges Iran to stop
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Iran attacks energy facilities in the Gulf
Thu 19 Mar 2026
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
Wed 18 Mar 2026
Iran condemns 'cowardly assassination' of its intelligence minister
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Deadly Israeli strikes hit central Beirut
Wed 18 Mar 2026
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
Tue 17 Mar 2026
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
Tue 17 Mar 2026
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'
Mon 16 Mar 2026
The US president had called on allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz
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The big winners at the Oscars
Mon 16 Mar 2026
One Battle After Another wins best picture at the 98th Oscars
