Global News Podcast

The latest from Iran and the Middle East, and the rest of the world’s news, from the BBC. As the US-Israel war with Iran continues, we follow developments across the region.

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US downplays suggestions it could commit war crimes in Iran
Trump has threatened to wipe out civilian infrastructure unless Iran agrees to a deal
31 Mar 2026,28 mins
Can the US really take control of Iran's oil?
Trump says US in serious discussions with a new regime in Iran
30 Mar 2026,28 mins
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30 Mar 2026,4 mins
Trump says he could 'take the oil in Iran'
The US President says he could seize Iran's oil export hub of Kharg Island
30 Mar 2026,32 mins
The Global Story: Are we heading for World War Three?
Will the US-Israel war with Iran spiral out of control and how can it be stopped?
29 Mar 2026,28 mins
Yemen's Houthis launch missile attack on Israel
Israel says it has intercepted two waves of missiles launched by Houthi rebels
29 Mar 2026,27 mins
The Happy Pod: The hug that stopped a bombing
Nathan Newby received a bravery medal for preventing an attack on a hospital
28 Mar 2026,26 mins
US says Iran war could end in ‘weeks’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says most war objectives in Iran have been met
28 Mar 2026,30 mins
Inside Tehran: 'My daughter is under the rubble'
Using exclusive material, BBC Eye documents the devastation caused by the bombing of Iran
27 Mar 2026,28 mins
Transgender women athletes banned from female Olympic events
The IOC says women's events at LA 2028 will be limited to biological females
27 Mar 2026,27 mins
Israel says it's killed an Iranian naval commander
Alireza Tangsiri is thought to have overseen blockade of Strait of Hormuz
26 Mar 2026,28 mins
Meta and Google found negligent in social media addiction trial
Platforms were accused of deliberately designing products that harm children's health
26 Mar 2026,25 mins
Iran ridicules - then rejects - US peace plan
Tehran says "no" to President Trump's 15-point proposal aimed at stopping the war
25 Mar 2026,29 mins
US reportedly offers 15-point plan to end conflict
It comes as Iran says 'non-hostile vessels' may pass through Strait of Hormuz
25 Mar 2026,25 mins
Trump's peace plan still vague as war with Iran continues
White House says proposals over talks are "fluid", as Tehran remains defiant
24 Mar 2026,29 mins
Tehran calls reports of US talks 'fake news'
Iran accuses Trump of manipulating oil markets over US claims of ‘productive discussions'
24 Mar 2026,26 mins
Donald Trump says there are points of agreement with Iran
US president says Tehran is talking to Washington on ending the war, which Iran denies
23 Mar 2026,28 mins
Is Israel planning a full-scale ground invasion of Lebanon?
Defence minister says Israel is expanding its ground campaign in southern Lebanon
23 Mar 2026,28 mins
The Global Story:How does war affect a child’s brain?
Veteran war reporter Fergal Keane on PTSD among children in conflicts worldwide.
22 Mar 2026,27 mins
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reopen shipping channel
President Trump threatens Iran’s power plants if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz
22 Mar 2026,31 mins
The Happy Pod: Beers, braids and bonding
Meet the men helping fellow Dads connect with their daughters through hairstyling lessons
21 Mar 2026,26 mins
Trump considering 'winding down' Iran military campaign
President Trump says the US is getting very close to meeting its objectives in Iran
21 Mar 2026,30 mins
Iran renews attacks on Gulf countries
Tehran continues to fire missiles and drones at its Gulf neighbours
20 Mar 2026,33 mins
Israel holds off attacking Iranian gas infrastructure
President Trump said he wasn't consulted over Israeli attack on South Pars gas field
20 Mar 2026,24 mins
Oil and gas prices surge after energy plant strikes
Qatar calls attacks on gas facilities 'dangerous escalation' and urges Iran to stop
19 Mar 2026,28 mins
Iran attacks energy facilities in the Gulf
Trump threatens to "blow up" Iran's main gas field if strikes continue
19 Mar 2026,27 mins
Israel's third top-level assassination in two days
Iran condemns 'cowardly assassination' of its intelligence minister
18 Mar 2026,28 mins
Deadly Israeli strikes hit central Beirut
Lebanon says at least six killed in Israeli attacks on capital
18 Mar 2026,28 mins
Israel says it's killed Iran's top security chief
Israel's foreign minister says Iranians are 'safer' without Ali Larijani
17 Mar 2026,27 mins
US allies reject Trump's call for help in Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump is met with resistance after calling for military assistance in the Gulf
17 Mar 2026,28 mins