Frank Gardner: What is China's role in the Iran war?
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the world's second-largest economy fits into the Gulf conflict.
World
bbc.com
15.04.2026
US-Iran talks: What’s the latest on mediation efforts?
Tehran rejects US conditions on nuclear arms; sanctions relief and strait control fuel diplomatic deadlock in Islamabad.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
What are Iran’s $100bn in frozen assets and where are they held?
Iran wants the US to release its frozen assets as part of talks. The money could help it rebuild its battered economy.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
Starmer 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war
It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed".
World
bbc.com
15.04.2026
Asian Cup 2027 draw in Saudi Arabia moved to May 9 over Iran war
Draw for the 24-team 2027 AFC Asian Cup, originally set for Saturday, moved to May 9.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
Iran citizen held in France over pro-Palestine comments returns home
Release of Mahdieh Esfandiari comes a week after Iran released two French citizens held on espionage charges.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war
Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.
World
bbc.com
15.04.2026
Israel and Lebanon hold rare talks in Washington, DC, amid Iran war
The meeting marks the first direct talks between the two sides, though US officials say more time is needed.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
How US blockade on Iran will worsen energy crisis
With the US military blockade of Iranian ports now in force, global energy markets are already reacting.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
Pakistan PM headed to Riyadh and Ankara amid prospect of new US-Iran talks
Sharif pushing for further negotiations. Trump says talks could resume in Pakistan in next two days.
World
aljazeera.com
14.04.2026
Drones, Iran war escalating horror as Sudan war enters fourth year
UN says hundreds killed by drone strikes over past three months, as medical charity reports two more deaths in Darfur.
World
aljazeera.com
14.04.2026
Video: UN chief Antonio Guterres says talks on Iran war likely to restart
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says it’s “highly probable” talks to end the US-Israel war on Iran will resume.
World
aljazeera.com
14.04.2026
Can Pakistan juggle US-Iran mediation with Saudi defence commitments?
Pakistani officials and a number of analysts say it can do both. But the balancing act won't be easy.
World
aljazeera.com
14.04.2026
Trump says Iranian ships will be ‘eliminated’ as US naval blockade begins
US president says Iranian military vessels approaching the blockade zone in Gulf will be 'immediately eliminated'.
World
aljazeera.com
13.04.2026
Iran carried out highest number of executions in decades
Organisations warn many more people could be executed in the wake of the anti-government protests which swept Iran earlier this year.
World
bbc.com
13.04.2026
How the US-Iran talks in Islamabad unfolded
Pakistan has been under the spotlight as it managed what others couldn’t due to its ties with the Gulf, US and China.
World
aljazeera.com
13.04.2026
US blockade of Iran would worsen global energy crisis, analysts say
While US military says it will blockade Iranian ports only, move would have ripples worldwide, according to analysts.
World
aljazeera.com
13.04.2026
US military threatens to blockade all Iranian ports starting on Monday
Vessels will still be able to transit the Strait of Hormuz to and from non-Iranian ports, says US Central Command.
World
aljazeera.com
13.04.2026
Could the Iran war pose lasting risks to global food security?
United Nations warns impact could last well beyond conflict.
World
aljazeera.com
13.04.2026
Iranian authorities remain defiant, urge supporters to stay in streets
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who led Iran's delegation in talks to end the war, said US delegation 'failed to gain trust'.
World
aljazeera.com
12.04.2026