Middle East

16:33

Middle East Conflict

Lebanon expels Iranian ambassador amid escalating regional tensions

Lebanon has expelled Iran’s ambassador and declared him persona non grata, ordering his departure by 29 March, as tensions surge across the Middle East following intensifying cross-border violence.

16:07

View from Iran

Iran’s FM Araghchi briefs counterparts on developments of Israel-U.S. war

The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated Tehran’s stand on the latest developments in the Israel and the United States war in Iran following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement to postpone bombing the country's energy infrastructure.

12:14

Middle East conflict

Bahrain pushes UN-backed action for Hormuz shipping as France tables rival text

Bahrain has put forward a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would authorise countries to use "all necessary means" - diplomatic language for force - to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, according to a text seen by Reuters on Monday.

10:00

Middle East conflict

Iran sends wave of missiles into Israel

Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, the Israeli military said, after U.S. President Donald Trump postponed a threat to bomb the Islamic Republic's power grid because of what he described as productive talks with Iranian officials.

23:46

Middle East conflict

Tehran denies any talks with U.S., while Trump claims ‘major points of agreement’ with Iran - Monday 23 March

Trump says U.S. found “major points of agreement” with Iran and has paused strikes on Iranian power plants, but Tehran denies any direct talks or negotiations, contradicting U.S. claims - latest on Middle East conflict.

21:30

Middle East conflict

Images of Iranian children reported killed during the war displayed in Tehran metro stations

In a metro station in downtown Tehran, pictures of Iranian school children alleged to have been killed by U.S.-Israel attacks are being displayed along the walls.

15:47

View from Iran

Iran signals swift retaliation over threats to power infrastructure

Four weeks into the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, military and civilian officials have strongly warned of immediate tit-for-tat attacks against U.S. targeting of its power plants in reaction to blocking of the strategic waterway of Strait of Horumz.

14:59

Middle East conflict

Israeli fire killed first Israeli civilian at border with Lebanon

Israel said on Monday its own forces had misfired artillery that killed an Israeli farmer near the Lebanese frontier, the first Israeli civilian killed in a border conflict being waged in parallel with the war in Iran.

08:31

Middle East conflict

Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf energy and water after Trump ultimatum

Iran warned it would strike energy and water infrastructure across the Gulf if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to attack its electricity grid, raising fears of mass disruption in a region heavily dependent on desalination for drinking water.

08:00

Middle East conflict

IEA discussing further oil stock releases

The International Energy Agency is consulting with governments in Asia and Europe on the release of more stockpiled oil "if necessary" due to the Iran war, Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Monday.

14:32

Middle East conflict

Israeli settlers step up attacks on Palestinian homes amid international condemnation

Palestinians have reported a surge in attacks by Israeli settlers on homes, vehicles, and residents across the West Bank, amid growing international criticism. 

12:00

Middle East conflict

Iran fires long-range missiles at U.S.-UK base for first time in war

Iran has launched long-range and intermediate-range ballistic missiles towards the joint U.S.-UK military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, in what Israeli officials said was a major escalation in the war. 

08:48

Middle East conflict

Iran warns of strikes on Middle East energy sites if U.S. attacks its power plants - Latest on Middle East crisis

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that American forces could target Iranian power plants if the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and Iran, in return, warned that any attack on its energy infrastructure would trigger strikes on regional facilities.

20:51

Middle East Conflict

U.S.- Israel strike targets Natanz nuclear site- Latest on Middle East crisis

President Donald Trump said the U.S. was considering "winding down" its military operation against Iran, as Iran and Israel traded attacks on Saturday (21 March) and Iranian media said the nuclear enrichment facility in Natanz had been attacked.

19:30

Board of Peace

Trump peace board delivers Hamas disarmament proposal, sources say

The U.S. President’s Board of Peace has presented Hamas with a written proposal on disarmament, two sources said, a step the group has so far refused as Washington presses ahead with its plan for Gaza’s future.

08:56

Middle East tension

Israel launches strikes on Tehran and Beirut as U.S. deploys Marines to the Middle East

Israel launched strikes on Tehran and Beirut on Saturday (21 March) as the United States deployed thousands of additional Marines to the Middle East, while President Donald Trump criticised NATO allies as "cowards" over their reluctance to help open the Strait of Hormuz.