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The Chinese government's special envoy for Middle East affairs Zhai Jun has visited Saudi Arabia as part of his mediation of ...

Meanwhile, Iran continues attacks on Gulf states as UAE officials say a Dubai resident has been killed by falling shrapnel.

Explosions are reported on two more foreign tankers in the Persian Gulf killing at least one person, port authorities say.

The American military says it was not brought down by hostile or friendly fire. Meanwhile, Israel continues strikes against ...

The Israeli military says it's responding to strikes from Iran-backed Hezbollah, and warns residents in Beirut's southern suburbs to evacuate.

The US president says Iran's "leaders are gone" and "we could do a lot worse". Meanwhile, the UAE says it's responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.

Teachers, engineers and shopkeepers tell the BBC they fear Iran falling into chaos.

Trump Demands Iran's 'Unconditional Surrender' BBC News This video can not be played President Trump has said there will be "no deal" with Iran except "unconditional surrender" He says following any ...

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said "outsourcing our foreign policy to other countries" is not in Britain's national ...

Meanwhile, President Donald Trump has told a White House event the US is striking Iranian drone and missile systems "every ...