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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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The US, Israel and Iran announce two-week ceasefire
Today
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and safe passage for ships
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Trump warns Iran 'whole civilisation will die tonight'
Yesterday
President Trump warns "whole civilisation will die tonight" as deadline for Iran nears
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Artemis II astronauts fly around the Moon
Yesterday
NASA crew has travelled farther from Earth than any human in history
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Intelligence chief of Iranian Revolutionary Guard killed
Monday
General Majid Khademi is killed in a US-Israeli strike
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Trump extends Iran's deadline to open Strait of Hormuz
Monday
US threatens to bomb Iran's bridges and power plants if White House demands are ignored
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US gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or open Strait of Hormuz
Sunday
Both countries trade threats to unleash "hell" as Tehran rejects American ultimatum
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The Happy Pod: The decades long wait for the World Cup
Saturday
Fans in Iraq and the DRC are celebrating being back in football's biggest competition.
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US in desperate search for missing aviator in Iran
Saturday
Rescuers come under attack as they look for crew member
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Iran says it has shot down US fighter jet
Friday
Iranian media says search is under way for the crew of a downed US fighter jet
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Artemis II leaves Earth's orbit and heads for Moon
Friday
Engine burn sends astronauts towards deep space for first time since 1972
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UK and allies discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz
Last Thursday
Representatives from more than 40 countries took part in a virtual summit on Thursday
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Iran war: World leaders respond to economic impact
Last Wednesday
Countries outline economic measures to try to reduce the impact of rising energy prices
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Trump: US to leave Iran in '2 or 3 weeks'
Last Wednesday
White House says it's up to other countries to get oil through Strait of Hormuz
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Hegseth: US 'closer than ever' to defeating Iran
Last Tuesday
US Defence Secretary says President Trump is willing to make deal to end fighting
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US downplays suggestions it could commit war crimes in Iran
Last Tuesday
Trump has threatened to wipe out civilian infrastructure unless Iran agrees to a deal
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Can the US really take control of Iran's oil?
Mon 30 Mar 2026
Trump says US in serious discussions with a new regime in Iran
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Recommending: 13 Minutes Presents Artemis II
Mon 30 Mar 2026
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'
Mon 30 Mar 2026
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?
Sun 29 Mar 2026
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
Sun 29 Mar 2026
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
Sat 28 Mar 2026
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’
Sat 28 Mar 2026
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'
Fri 27 Mar 2026
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
Fri 27 Mar 2026
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
Thu 26 Mar 2026
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
Thu 26 Mar 2026
Platforms were accused of deliberately designing products that harm children's health
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Iran ridicules - then rejects - US peace plan
Wed 25 Mar 2026
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
Wed 25 Mar 2026
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
Tue 24 Mar 2026
White House says proposals over talks are "fluid", as Tehran remains defiant
