NewsNewsMiddle EastLIVEUS submarine sank Iranian warship in Indian Ocean with torpedo, defence secretary saysPete Hegseth did not name the ship - but earlier, the Sri Lankan navy said around 140 people were missing after the Iris Dena went down off the coast of Galle.'All red lines have been crossed': Gulf states weigh response to Iranian strikesRetaliatory Iranian strikes on Gulf states have tarnished their image as safe and prosperous, writes the BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher.13 hrs agoMiddle EastBattered and isolated, Hezbollah drags Lebanon into another warIts attack on Israel in support of Iran has led to fresh mass displacements and Israeli bombing, to the fury of many Lebanese. 22 hrs agoMiddle EastFirst US soldiers to die in Iran conflict are identifiedFour of the six - ranging in age from 20 to 42 - have been named after the drone strike in Kuwait.10 hrs agoMiddle EastFunerals held for students and staff after strike on Iran schoolIranian authorities say they were killed in a US-Israeli strike in the city of Minab on Saturday.16 hrs agoMiddle EastWe still have no idea where this war is headingIt's hard to predict how the war will end - but those fighting know how they would like it to.1 day agoBBC InDepthFears over food shortages in Tehran as residents worry about length of warLocals tell BBC Persian they are worried about the availability of groceries and price increases as strikes continue to hit the capital.20 hrs agoMiddle EastIsrael strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah rocket fire as Iran conflict widensLebanese officials say 52 people were killed by Israeli strikes, while there are no reports of casualties in Israel.Strait of Hormuz: What happens if Iran shuts global oil corridor? Iran says it will "set fire" to ships trying to sail through the world's most vital oil transit point.'I saw missiles being intercepted': Influencers tell of shock as Iran hits Dubai's luxury landmarksTrump's Iran endgame unclear after mixed messaging on war aimsThe US president laid out some of his objectives on Monday, but made no mention of what Iran's future might look like after the war.What is behind the strategy to take out Iran's leadership?Security analyst Gordon Corera looks at what is likely to happen after much of Iran's most senior leadership is killed.FeaturesIran's regime is still intact - the coming days will show if it can hold outIran's surviving leaders are in crisis mode, battling to project security as US and Israel strikes continue.Months of planning behind US-Israeli mission to target Iran's supreme leaderA piece of crucial intelligence arrived just hours before the attack on a compound in central Tehran.Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last?Iran continues retaliatory strikes against Israel and across the Gulf, as US and Israeli attacks on Iran enter a fifth day.Lyse Doucet: This is an extraordinary moment Iran has been preparing forThe killing of the supreme leader will be a huge jolt to the Islamic Republic, which will try hard to show it has a plan in place.Bowen: A dangerous moment, but US and Israel see opportunity not to be missedIsrael and the US believe Iran's regime is vulnerable, dealing with an economic crisis and the aftermath of protests.Watch/ListenWatch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikesFootage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.Watch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shippingBen Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage. Video appears to show US F-15 fighter jet crashing in KuwaitThe US says six of its F-15 jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses", with all crew in a stable condition.Israel strikes Beirut, prompting residents to fleeExplosions and rising smoke can be seen in Beirut after Israel began striking what it says are Hezbollah targets in the country.BBC reports from Beit Shemesh after deadly Iranian missile strikeAt least nine people have been killed and 27 injured in a missile strike on the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh, emergency services say. Latest updates12 mins agoFirst government flight for UK nationals due to leave Middle EastSome British nationals are being invited to board the flight from the capital of Oman later on Wednesday. 12 mins ago15 mins agoStarmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more actionIt comes after Trump criticised the PM for refusing to allow the use of UK bases in the initial US-Israel strikes.15 mins ago2 hrs agoIn maps: Five days of strikes across the Middle EastIsrael has continued strikes across Iran and Lebanon as Donald Trump warns action could continue for weeks2 hrs ago10 hrs agoFirst US soldiers to die in Iran conflict are identifiedFour of the six - ranging in age from 20 to 42 - have been named after the drone strike in Kuwait.10 hrs ago13 hrs ago'All red lines have been crossed': Gulf states weigh response to Iranian strikesRetaliatory Iranian strikes on Gulf states have tarnished their image as safe and prosperous, writes the BBC's Barbara Plett-Usher.13 hrs ago16 hrs agoFunerals held for students and staff after strike on Iran schoolIranian authorities say they were killed in a US-Israeli strike in the city of Minab on Saturday.16 hrs ago19 hrs agoWatch: How the US-Israel war with Iran is jeopardising shippingBen Chu has been looking at what’s happened to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade passage. 19 hrs ago20 hrs agoFears over food shortages in Tehran as residents worry about length of warLocals tell BBC Persian they are worried about the availability of groceries and price increases as strikes continue to hit the capital.20 hrs ago21 hrs agoWe need more updates, say British nationals stuck in Middle EastAir travel in the Middle East has been severely disrupted since Saturday, with thousands of flights cancelled.21 hrs ago...
