Trending Middle East

Iran's Araghchi heads to Geneva, and Israel's secretive nuclear programme

Iran's Foreign Minister has confirmed he will travel to Geneva today. What we know about Israel's nuclear weapons programme. An Assad-era military figure seeks support from Iran.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to head to Geneva for talks with European ministers

Confusion over Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant after mixed messages from Israel on strikes

Explained: Israel's secretive nuclear weapons programme

Assad-era general asks Iran for funds to launch anti-Israel front in Syria

This episode features Mina Aldroubi, Senior Foreign Reporter; and Khaled Yacoub Oweis, Jordan Correspondent.

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Iran 'won't surrender', and ruins of Hezbollah strongholds

Iran says it won’t surrender to US threats. The National tours Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon. Algerian gang leaders are convicted over smuggling migrants into France.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Khamenei says Iran won't surrender and warns Trump of 'irreparable' damage if US joins Israel war

Algerian ringleaders of smuggling gang convicted over cramming migrants into lorries to France

Israel says no calm in Beirut until Hezbollah is disarmed

This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem Correspondent, and Jamie Prentis, Beirut Correspondent.

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Middle East calls for de-escalation and G7 summit wraps

Neighbours of Iran and Israel are denouncing the conflict. The G7 summit closes out. The UAE Coast Guard evacuates crew after a tanker collision in the Gulf of Oman.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Regional governments on high alert to de-escalate Israel-Iran conflict

Israel-Iran conflict dominates G7 summit in Canada as Donald Trump leaves early

UAE Coast Guard rescues 24 crew members after oil tanker collision in Gulf of Oman

This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem Correspondent; and Willy Lowry, Senior Correspondent.

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Death tolls climb in Israel and Iran, and Palestinian bank waiver risks

Death tolls in both Iran and Israel continue to climb. Israel’s move to cancel a waiver that allows Israeli banks to transact with their Palestinian counterparts risks the emergence of a black market. The four main Israeli company stands at the Paris Airshow have been shut down by organisers on the opening day, according to Israel's defence ministry.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Who are the key figures killed in Israel's strikes on Iran?

Israel's move to isolate Palestinian banks will give rise to black market

Paris Air Show: Saudi Arabian lessor AviLease orders up to 77 Airbus planes

This episode features Hadya Al Alawi, Assistant Foreign Editor; and Sarmad Khan, Company and Markets Editor.

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Israel and Iran escalate, and oil prices up

Conflict between Iran and Israel is escalating. Oil prices spiked and stocks fell in reaction to developments in the Middle East. Activists trying to break through to Gaza are resisting Egypt’s attempts to block them.

On today’s episode of Trending Middle East:

Oil prices spike as Iran strikes back at Israel

What Iran's next potential move will mean for energy security

Egypt puts military on high alert and tests air defence systems amid rising regional tensions

This episode features Lizzie Porter, Turkey Correspondent; Aarti Nagraj, Deputy Business Editor; and Kamal Tabikha, Cairo Correspondent.

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Threats and tension after Iran found in breach of nuclear obligations

Tension is escalating in the Middle East after the UN’s nuclear watchdog found Iran in breach of its non-proliferation obligations. Hundreds were killed in a plane crash in India. Activists heading to Gaza through Egypt are facing arrest and deportation. 

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

UN nuclear watchdog finds Iran in breach of non-proliferation duties

Timeline: Diplomacy and confrontation over Iran's nuclear programme

'No survivors' after Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashes into city

Boeing shares drop after Air India crash

Activists face arrest and deportation from Egypt as symbolic Global March to Gaza stalls

This episode features Aveen Karim, Assistant Foreign Editor; Paul Carey, London Deputy Bureau Chief; and Kamal Tabikha, Cairo Correspondent.

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Israel cancels Palestinian bank waiver, and Syrian swimwear directives

Israeli and Palestinian banks are no longer able to work together. A new Syrian dress code is drawing mixed reactions. The US and China say they have agreed to a plan for de-escalating trade tensions.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Bezalel Smotrich blocks Israeli and Palestinian banks from working together

Syria tells women to dress modestly on public beaches

A fragile truce reached during US-China trade talks

This episode features Mina AlDroubi, Senior Foreign Reporter; and Manus Cranny, Geo-Economics Editor.

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UK sanctions Israeli cabinet members and Zohran Mamdani's race for New York

The UK sanctioned two senior members of the Israeli Cabinet. Iran says it could strike back in the event of an Israeli attack. A candidate for New York City mayor could become the first Muslim to hold the office.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Israeli hardliners Ben-Gvir and Smotrich targeted in UK-led sanctions

Iran warns Israel it has intelligence to respond to an attack on nuclear sites

Could Zohran Mamdani become New York City's first Muslim mayor?

This episode features Thomas Harding, Security and Policy Editor; Hadya AlAlawi, Assistant Foreign Editor, and Cody Combs, Technology Policy Editor.

Iran's 'undeclared' nuclear sites and Israel-backed groups in Gaza

The UN’s nuclear watchdog has accused Iran of concealing three nuclear sites in the early 2000s. There’s new fighting in Gaza, now between Hamas and an Israel-backed gang in the south of the strip. A Lebanese official has denied reports that Israel and the United States have agreed to end Unifil.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Iran operated three secret nuclear sites until early 2000s, UN watchdog says

Lebanon denies reports of US-Israel deal to withdraw UN peacekeepers

Daily killings as Hamas and Israel-backed gang engage in battle of attrition in Gaza

Who are the activists on board the aid yacht intercepted by Israel?

This episode features Lemma Shehadi, Senior Communities Correspondent, UK bureau, and Jamie Prentis, Beirut Correspondent.

Gaza aid points to reopen, and Israeli draft dispute threatens to collapse government

Aid distribution points run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation are set to reopen today following a temporary closure. There’s a new rift in Israel that’s threatening to collapse the government. Iran is rejecting a recent nuclear deal proposal from the Trump administration.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Gaza aid sites run by US and Israel-backed group closed after bloodshed

Iran's supreme leader rejects US proposal and vows to continue enrichment

Trump rules out 'any' uranium enrichment under Iran nuclear deal

This episode features Thomas Helm, Jerusalem Correspondent.

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