09:00

Middle East conflict

U.S. Iran clash at UN after Tehran gets nuclear non-proliferation role

The United States and Iran clashed at the United Nations on Monday over Tehran's nuclear programme and its selection to be one of dozens of vice presidents at a month-long conference to review the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

08:30

Middle East conflict

Trump unlikely to accept latest Iran plan to end the war, as Tehran deepens ties with Russia

It's doubtful that Iran's proposal on resolving the two-month war will be accepted by President Donald Trump, an official source said, dampening hopes for a resolution to the conflict that has disrupted energy supplies, fuelled inflation, and killed thousands.

03:46

Middle East conflict

Iran-U.S. peace talks stalled as Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in St Petersburg for talks with Putin

President Donald Trump said on Sunday Iran could telephone if it wants to negotiate an end to their two-month war. Tehran said the U.S. should remove obstacles to a deal, including its blockade of Iran's ports. Meanwhile Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in St Petersburg for talks. 

02:24

Middle East conflict

Türkiye strengthens diplomatic mediation in Iran- U.S. crisis talks

Türkiye is expanding its diplomatic mediation efforts in Iran- U.S. talks amid rising regional tensions, as Ankara continues to position itself as a key facilitator in broader Middle East stability efforts.

11:33

View from Iran

Iranian FM Araghchi in St Petersburg after regional talks on ceasefire and U.S. tensions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St Petersburg on Monday after visits to Pakistan and Oman for talks on bilateral ties and regional developments, including a fragile ceasefire, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and stalled peace negotiations with the U.S.

09:39

Middle East conflict

Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon as warnings issued beyond buffer zone

Israeli air strikes have killed at least 14 people in southern Lebanon, according to the country’s Health Ministry, as tensions continue despite an ongoing ceasefire.

08:27

Oil price

Oil climbs nearly 2% as U.S.-Iran peace talks stall

Oil prices extended gains on Monday, rising nearly 2% as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled while shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, keeping global oil supplies tight.

07:48

Middle East conflict

Trump urges Iran to 'pick up the phone' as Araghchi visits Pakistan, Oman and Russia for further talks

U.S. President Donald Trump has said Iran can contact the United States directly if it wishes to negotiate an end to the conflict between the two countries, now in its second month.

00:14

Middle East conflict

Trump cancels U.S. envoys for peace talks as Iran's Foreign Minister leaves Islamabad - Sunday 26 April

U.S. President Donald Trump says it was "too expensive" for Witkoff and Kushner to go to Islamabad as Iran says they are waiting to see if America is "truly serious about diplomacy". Israel's armed forces has launched a missle attack into Lebanon after Hezbollah fired rockets into north Israel.

06:55

Middle East Conflict

live President Trump cancels Witkoff and Kushner's visit to Pakistan for Iran talks - Saturday, 25 April

Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war suffered a setback on Saturday as U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled a planned envoy visit to Pakistan for talks, even as parallel regional diplomacy continued and military tensions escalated in Lebanon.

00:08

Middle East Conflict

U.S. expands Iran diplomacy effort with envoy mission to Pakistan - Friday, 24 April

Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are intensifying, with the White House confirming that U.S. President Donald Trump will send special envoy Steve Witkoff and adviser Jared Kushner to Islamabad for talks with Iran under Pakistani mediation.

21:43

Middle East

Trump envoys to visit Pakistan for Iran talks as cautious progress reported

Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and senior adviser Jared Kushner will travel to Islamabad on Saturday for Pakistan-mediated talks with Iran, the White House said.

19:25

Strait of Hormuz

Iran balances diplomacy and pressure in Strait of Hormuz, expert says

Iran is pursuing a dual-track strategy in the Strait of Hormuz, balancing cooperation with South Korea while increasing military pressure, as tensions disrupt shipping and raise concerns over regional stability.

14:27

Middle East tensions

Iran denies internal rifts as tensions persist with U.S. and Israel

Iran’s leadership has presented a united front, rejecting claims of internal divisions amid continued tensions with the U.S. and Israel following a fragile ceasefire and stalled Iran–U.S. talks.

13:38

View from the UK

Middle East conflict drives up energy costs and UK food prices

The Middle East conflict is pushing up energy prices and feeding into UK food costs, with businesses warning the impact is reaching consumers through everyday grocery bills.

08:19

Middle East conflict

White House seeks 'best deal' to end Iran war, Trump wants peace to be 'everlasting'

U.S. President Donald Trump said he was prepared to wait for "the best deal" to end his conflict with Iran and said he was in no rush to reach a peace agreement and wanted it to be "everlasting," while continuing to assert that the U.S. had a clear upper hand in the naval stand-off in the Strait.