Isfahan - strategic Iranian city where explosions heard

20.04.2024 01:15 The historic city, nicknamed "Nesf-e-Jahaan" or half the world, is also a centre for military industry.

Attack sends message to Iran but Israelis divided over response

20.04.2024 01:15 Some in Israel had been calling for a stronger move than this apparently limited strike, writes James Landale.

BBC Persian sent footage of Isfahan explosions

19.04.2024 14:15 Video sent to the BBC shows flashes in the sky, while a large explosion can also be heard.

Blasts heard in central Iranian province Isfahan

19.04.2024 14:15 Blasts are heard in central Isfahan province, though it is not clear what might have been hit.

Bowen: Crisis shows how badly Iran and Israel understand each other

19.04.2024 14:15 After decades of rivalry, the rival Middle East powers have both miscalculated, writes Jeremy Bowen.

What we know about Israel's overnight attack on Iran

19.04.2024 14:15 There are competing claims about the scale of Israel's reported overnight attack targeting Isfahan in Iran.

Israeli missile has struck Iran, US officials say

19.04.2024 14:15 There are reports of explosions near Isfahan, as Iranian state media downplay any Israeli attack.

'Apocalyptic' Dubai floods shake picture-perfect city

19.04.2024 03:30 If Dubai is the ultimate Instagram city, then this was the week the filter came off.

US and UK extend sanctions against Iran

19.04.2024 03:30 Measures against Tehran's drone programme are issued jointly in response to Saturday's attack on Israel.

Iran morality police arrest dead protester's sister, family says

19.04.2024 03:30 Aida Shakarami was detained for allegedly violating the compulsory hijab laws, her mother says.

US again warns Israel against Rafah offensive

19.04.2024 03:30 Benjamin Netanyahu's representatives have agreed to take US concerns "into account", the White House says.

Dubai airport re-opens after UAE sees heavy rain

18.04.2024 17:15 Some inbound flights to the world's second busiest airport resume, but many passengers remain stranded.

EU to tighten Iran sanctions after Israel attack

18.04.2024 17:15 The expanded penalties target companies involved in the production of drones and missiles.

Flurry of attacks heighten Israel-Hezbollah fears

18.04.2024 17:15 A spate of strikes and retaliations has left dead and injured on both sides of the border.

Qatar reassessing its role in Gaza peace talks

18.04.2024 06:30 The gulf state's PM says it has been exploited and abused after trying to secure a ceasefire.