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A BBC Verify analysis of satellite images and videos reveals that Iran has damaged at least 20 US military sites across eight Middle Eastern countries since the conflict began in February. The findings challenge official US assertions of Iranian military weakness, while President Trump claims US strikes have destroyed 55% of Iran's restored capabilities.
US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a framework to extend the ceasefire for 60 days and launch talks on Iran's nuclear program, but the deal still awaits approval from President Donald Trump and Iran's leadership. The proposed agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing the naval blockade, amid ongoing skirmishes between the two sides.
US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on a draft memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire for 60 days and launch talks on Iran's nuclear program, but the deal still requires President Donald Trump's approval. Reports indicate Trump has requested amendments related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium.
Iran and the US have exchanged new rounds of strikes, with Iran targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain and Washington hitting Iranian drone operations, after President Trump dismissed reports of a near-term deal. The escalation threatens a fragile ceasefire and has sent oil prices surging.
President Donald Trump threatened to use military force against Oman if it collaborates with Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz. The threat, made during a cabinet meeting, followed reports of talks between Oman and Iran over joint management of the strategic waterway. The US Treasury separately warned of sanctions against Oman if it facilitates tolls in the strait.
Oil prices rose on Thursday while Asian stocks mostly fell as fresh US strikes on Iran tested a shaky ceasefire. Brent crude climbed to $95.95 a barrel, while Iran's state media reported it fired at ships in the Strait of Hormuz and Kuwait said its air defenses responded to attacks.
President Donald Trump told a cabinet meeting that the US is 'not satisfied' yet with the terms of a deal being negotiated with Iran, though Tehran is 'very much intent' on reaching an agreement. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited 'some progress' in talks, while the White House has branded a reported draft agreement a 'complete fabrication'.
The Board of Peace, established by US President Donald Trump to oversee Gaza's reconstruction, has received no funds in its official World Bank-administered fund despite $17 billion in pledges. The shortfall underscores concerns about the board's structure and the lack of a viable political horizon, while Israel's military operations and humanitarian restrictions continue.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, in a written address marking the Hajj pilgrimage, declared that Middle Eastern nations will no longer serve as hosts for US military bases, warning that Washington is losing its position in the region. He also reiterated harsh rhetoric against Israel, describing it as a 'cancerous tumor' nearing demise, while praising the so-called Axis of Resistance. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions and indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
US President Donald Trump has demanded that several Muslim-majority nations, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Pakistan, sign the Abraham Accords as part of a potential deal to end the Iran war. The proposal has met with resistance from Pakistan, skepticism from Gulf states, and criticism from analysts who question its timing and logic.
President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran are proceeding steadily, dismissing reports of a suspension, while warning that failure to reach a deal would result in renewed US attacks. Iran's foreign ministry said talks are focused on ending the war, not nuclear issues, amid ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
As the US and Iran move toward a potential deal to end their conflict, analysts disagree on whether the agreement would block Iran's nuclear threat or simply repackage it. Some sources report significant setbacks for Iran's nuclear program, while others caution that the deal may offer concessions without lasting security guarantees.
More than 20,000 sailors are trapped on about 2,000 vessels in the Gulf after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, facing shortages of supplies and fear of attacks. New reports highlight the plight of Hong Kong-linked ships and calls for reopening the waterway.
The standoff over the Strait of Hormuz is entering a dangerous new phase as US and Iranian forces trade fire, negotiations stutter, and Tehran's oil exports fall to a six-year low. US intelligence assesses Iran can withstand the blockade for months, while diplomatic efforts, including Pakistan-led mediation, struggle to gain traction.
A Qatari negotiating team has arrived in Tehran in coordination with the United States to help secure a deal to end the war with Iran, according to multiple sources. Qatar's involvement comes as it has previously been attacked by Iranian missiles and drones, and as Pakistan continues its official mediatory role.
As the US awaits Tehran's response to a draft peace agreement circulated by Donald Trump, control over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile remain key sticking points. Iranian officials assert the strait's strategic value, while Pakistani mediators push for a permanent ceasefire.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says over 30 commercial vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the last day, following its establishment of a safe maritime route. The announcement comes amid heightened regional tensions following US and Israeli military operations against Iran in late February.
The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to endorse the International Court of Justice's landmark climate advisory opinion, with 141 nations in favor, 8 against, and 28 abstaining. Vanuatu-led resolution affirms legal duties to combat climate change, while opposition includes major emitters and Liberia's vote sparks domestic backlash.
US President Donald Trump has said Washington is ready for further strikes on Iran if no peace deal is reached, while signalling patience of a few days to secure acceptable terms. Negotiations centre on Iran’s nuclear programme, sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz, with US officials stressing military readiness and regional partners joining a defensive shipping mission.
The UK has signed a trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council, potentially generating £3.7 billion annually and removing tariffs on 93% of British goods. The deal has been praised for its economic potential but criticized for omitting a human rights chapter.