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Ukraine strike Russian online retail warehouses | BBC News

18 jul 2026

Eight people have been killed and 62 injured after Ukrainian drones struck two warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer, Wildberries, according to Russian officials. Seven deaths and 25 injuries occurred at a warehouse in the city of Tambov, roughly 295 miles (475km) south-east of Moscow. One death and 37 injuries occurred at another Wildberries warehouse in Elektrostal in the Moscow region. Wildberries is often described as the Russian equivalent of Amazon. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attacks had struck "major logistics facilities" which had been used to "supply sanctioned components for drone production and navigation equipment". Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Ukraine #Russia #BBCNews

Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis? | BBC News

18 jul 2026

In Beijing's Yizhuang district, driverless vehicles have become a common sight. The district has become one of China's testing grounds for autonomous driving, with a number of companies operating commercial robotaxi services within designated areas. While the technology is emerging, so too is a new question: can Chinese companies turn robotaxis into another sector they dominate globally, as they have with electric vehicles (EVs)? Reporting for BBC Tech Now, Suranjana Tewari heads behind the scenes of a driverless taxi service in Beijing. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Driverless #Tech #BBCNews

The community that might hold the key to treating cancer | BBC News

18 jul 2026

A rare genetic condition that causes people to grow much shorter than average could help scientists understand how to prevent cancer and diabetes. About 840 people worldwide have Laron syndrome, a rare condition that prevents the body producing the growth hormone IGF-1 - and many of those live in a small region in Ecuador. Researchers studying this community have found that people with Laron syndrome appear to have much lower rates of cancer and diabetes, raising questions about whether their genetics could help develop future treatments. Scientists hope understanding the condition could unlock new ways to tackle age-related diseases. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Science #Genetics #Cancer #BBCNews

US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night | BBC News

18 jul 2026

The US military said it carried out a seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting military infrastructure after President Donald Trump declared the temporary ceasefire was "over". Iran said it responded by attacking US allies in the region, with Kuwait reporting damage to another of its power and water plant, while Jordan and Bahrain said they intercepted Iranian missiles. Since Trump declared the ceasefire to be over, the US has attacked Iranian sites and re-imposed a naval blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has declared the Strait closed to shipping and traffic has largely stopped. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Iran #US #MiddleEast #BBCNews

Are we losing our minds to AI? | BBC News

18 jul 2026

AI can write, code, plan and problem-solve in seconds. But as we hand more tasks over to machines, what happens to our own skills? In this episode AI Decoded investigates whether AI is enhancing human intelligence or quietly eroding it. From doctors and software engineers to students growing up with AI tutors, we explore new research suggesting that reliance on AI could affect critical thinking, expertise and decision-making. Presenter Marc Cieslak is joined by world leading Paediatric Neurosurgeon Owase Jeelani, Digital Transformation Researcher Dr Tapani Rinta-Kahila, and AI Decoded co-host Dr Stephanie Hare. As AI becomes our everyday assistant, are we gaining a powerful new tool — or outsourcing the very abilities that make us human? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

US denies hitting Iranian infrastructure in new wave of strikes | BBC News

17 jul 2026

The US has denied Iranian accusations that it hit civilian infrastructure in the latest wave of air strikes since peace talks collapsed. Iran's state media and provincial authorities said bridges, a train station and an airport were hit. The BBC has confirmed an attack on a bridge in Hormozgan province. President Donald Trump has threatened to hit Iranian bridges and power stations to force Tehran to return to talks to end the war. Meanwhile, Kuwaiti authorities said Iranian strikes had hit power generation and water desalination stations, and Kuwait's army said several personnel were wounded as a result of Iranian drones targeting facilities and camps on Friday morning. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Iran #US #Kuwait #BBCNews

What will Donald Trump and other world leaders make of Andy Burnham? | BBC News

17 jul 2026

Now that Andy Burnham is confirmed as Labour leader and heading to No 10, what will US President Donald Trump and other world leaders make of him? The former Grater Manchester mayor is taking office at a tumultuous and uncertain time globally - from the wars in the Gulf and Ukraine to managing relations with the US and China. BBC correspondents around the world reflect on what world leaders make of a Burnham premiership. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #AndyBurnham #UKPolitics #DonaldTrump #BBCNews

Why Trump talks about election fraud | Global News Podcast

17 jul 2026

In a primetime address to the nation this week, US President Donald Trump accused China of interfering in the 2020 US election, and claimed that American voting systems were subject to "shocking vulnerabilities". The BBC's North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher tells us that the speech contained no new revelations. President Trump has been accusing his opponents of election fraud for a decade. So how are Republicans reacting? And do voters still believe him? The Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has alleged that President Trump's remarks were intended to "lay the groundwork to rig the 2026 (midterm) elections" coming up in November. As part of his address, Mr Trump urged Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which would tighten restrictions around mail-in ballots, and require proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo ID to cast a ballot. Its critics say it would be detrimental to people who can't easily reach a polling station, or who do not have proper identification. New episodes of the Global News Podcast are published twice a day. You can listen here: https://link.mgln.ai/GNP-YT And you can find more of our YouTube episodes here: https://bbc.in/GlobalNewsPodcast Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #trump #elections #us #politics #voting

What is the legacy of the 2026 World Cup? | The Global Story

17 jul 2026

Spain or Argentina? These two teams will face each other in the 2026 World Cup final. Only one team can emerge eternal. For the rest, it’s over. But this tournament’s not just been about victory. For this special episode, we’ve been speaking with people across the US to hear about their tournament experiences, and asking what trace the World Cup will leave behind. We hear from: Roger Bennett, founder of the Men in Blazers media company; from the BBC’s sports editor Dan Roan; from the co-host of Morning Joe on MS NOW Jonathan Lemire; from Ruth DeWitt, director of community relations at Lawrence’s tourism bureau in Kansas; and from life long US soccer fan Marcus Cranston. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #Worldcup2026 #Fifa #US Chapters: 01:01 Why were Americans worried ahead of the World Cup? 03:54 How Lawrence in Kansas went global 08:22 "I've been to eight World Cups" 12:00 Roger from Men in Blazers on the World Cup legacy 17:58 What will this World Cup be remembered for? 21:38 What does this World Cup mean to you?

Who is Andy Burnham - the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom? | BBC Newscast

17 jul 2026

Today, Andy Burnham is set to become Prime Minister - but who is he? And, how did he get here? Adam and Chris are joined by special correspondent Judith Moritz and Burnham’s close friend Steve Rotheram, Liverpool City Region Mayor, to look back at his life and career. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

As the Commonwealth Games approach, is Glasgow ready to host? | BBC News

17 jul 2026

The Commonwealth Games gets underway in Glasgow in just under a week. Scotland's largest city stepped in after the state of Victoria in Australia dropped out. It's had less than two years to prepare and will be hosting a scaled back programme of 10 sports - down from 17 sports in 2014. BBC Scotland Correspondent Lorna Gordon has been speaking to people in the city about whether it's ready to host the games, and Sir Chris Hoy speaks to BBC Breakfast about the opportunities that the Games provide for Scotland. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #CommonwealthGames #Scotland #BBCNews

Heartstopper Forever: Kit Connor and Joe Locke on queer joy, future plans and more | BBC News

17 jul 2026

Heartstopper has been praised since it first aired in 2022 for the way it has sensitively dealt with a number of topics that many teenage and young adult viewers will be familiar with - such as sexual identity, mental health and bullying. The series is now coming to an end with Heartstopper Forever, a feature-length film. And the two main protagonists, Kit Connor (Nick) and Joe Locke (Charlie) both even served as producers on the film. The pair spoke to the BBC about queer love, acting as producers and whether they’ll work together again in the future. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #HeartstopperForever #KitConnor #JoeLocke #BBCNews

US launches new strikes as Iran says civilian infrastructure hit | BBC News

17 jul 2026

The US launched a wave of strikes against Iran for the sixth night in a row, its military said, as the two sides battled over control of the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (Centcom) said the attacks were intended to "further degrade Iranian military capabilities", before saying it had boarded a vessel as part of its blockade of Iranian ports. State media and provincial authorities reported that the US had hit civilian infrastructure, including bridges, a train station and an airport. BBC Verify has confirmed an attack on one bridge to the west of Bandar Abbas in Hormozgan province. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #US #Iran #BBCNews

What Burnham’s Manchester tells us about the future PM | BBC News

17 jul 2026

Andy Burnham will enter Downing Street on Monday as prime minister, bringing his experience as former Manchester mayor to the rest of the UK. So what is ‘Manchesterism’, can Burnham take the credit for Manchester’s economic growth and will it work nationwide? BBC Economics Editor Faisal Islam goes to Manchester, to explore what the Burnham “blueprint” could be for his premiership. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #andyburnham #Manchester #PrimeMinister #UKPolitics #Labour #BBCNews

US President Donald Trump alleges China committed 2020 voter fraud | BBC News

17 jul 2026

US President Donald Trump has delivered a primetime address in which he accused China of interfering in the 2020 election and alleged "shocking vulnerabilities" in American voting systems. Trump, who spoke from the White House on Thursday, has repeatedly made unsubstantiated claims about voter fraud and foreign meddling in the 2020 election which he lost to Joe Biden. In the half-hour speech, delivered three months before the midterm elections, he said he had declassified hundreds of intelligence files which supported his claims that Beijing had tried to sway the election in Biden's favour. The US intelligence community has previously concluded China did not interfere in the 2020 election. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #US #China #BBCNews

White House teleprompter accused of making $100k off Trump speech bets | BBC News

17 jul 2026

A White House teleprompter operator is being investigated over allegedly using inside information to place bets and make nearly $100,000 on US President Donald Trump's speeches. Gabriel Perez, who had worked at the White House since 2016, is accused of placing bets on words the president would use during major public addresses, including the State of the Union speech. The trades were made on Kalshi, a prediction-markets platform where users can bet on real-world events. The firm confirmed it reported the activity to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which regulates the platform. Kalshi froze Perez's account before any profits could be withdrawn, according to reports. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump was aware of the teleprompter operator and that staffer was now on unpaid leave, before adding Perez would no longer work at the White House. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Why Zelensky faces protests in Ukraine | Global News Podcast

16 jul 2026

Thousands of people across Ukraine have taken part in protests against the government of President Volodymyr Zelensky after the defence minister Mykhaylo Fedorov - a popular young politician who championed Kyiv's pivot to drone warfare - was removed from his post. This comes just days after a violent confrontation in the city of Lviv, where civilians reportedly clashed with draft officers over aggressive military recruitment methods. President Zelensky has been also under pressure to address corruption in Kyiv, after a string of allegations against high-ranking officials. We ask BBC Monitoring's chief analyst Vitaly Shevchenko how much support President Zelensky still enjoys in Ukraine, after more than four years of war - and whether his political career can last beyond the end of the conflict. Ukrainian elections are suspended under martial law, which was declared after Vladimir Putin launched Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022. President Donald Trump has criticised President Zelensky for not holding a vote - accusing him last year of being a dictator. New episodes of the Global News Podcast are published twice a day. You can listen here: https://link.mgln.ai/GNP-YT And you can find more of our YouTube episodes here: https://bbc.in/GlobalNewsPodcast Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #ukraine #zelensky #russia #putin #news #politics 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Ukraine's defence minister removed 03:33 Riot in Lviv 04:41 Ukraine's recruitment problem 06:19 Corruption allegations in Kyiv 08:37 How much support does Zelensky have? 10:50 Why isn't Ukraine holding election? 12:10 Can Zelensky's career last beyond the war?

ICE agents kill two men in a week in Maine and Texas | BBC Americast

16 jul 2026

In the space of one week, two men have been fatally shot by ICE agents in two different states. With limited footage of the incidents and suggestions that neither men were the initial targets of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers, protesters are calling for investigations into their deaths. The deaths of Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Maine - a 26-year-old Colombian national authorised to work in the US - and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston - a Mexican national who worked in the country as a builder for three decades - have sparked protests and calls for ICE to change how they operate. Donald Trump has also weighed in, defending ICE agents on Truth Social, saying they are ‘doing a GREAT job’ and shouldn’t change how they apprehend suspects driving vehicles. But will these incidents have any impact on the administration's immigration policies, particularly with midterm elections in November? In this episode, Justin, Sarah and Anthony also discuss how the incidents in Maine and Houston are resurfacing questions about the progress of investigations into the shootings of US citizens Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by ICE agents earlier this year. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Mass protests in Ukraine after Zelensky sacks popular defence minister | BBC News

16 jul 2026

The surprise removal by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky's of the popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has caused an outburst of anger and mass protests. A crowd of mostly young people gathered in Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities holding banners reading "Hands off Fedorov" and "Stop sabotaging victory!" and chanting "Shame!". Fedorov, who was appointed in January, is seen as the architect of the recent success of Ukraine in carrying out drone attacks deep inside Russia. Zelensky has put forward Major General Yevhenii Khmara, the acting head of the Security Service, as acting defence minister. Zelensky said: "Khmara has gained extensive and, in many respects, unprecedented experience with technological combat operations.” Rumours that Fedorov's removal was related to tensions between him and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi were all but confirmed by both Fedorov and Zelensky. Fedorov said he had suggested to Zelensky that Syrskyi and Chief of the General Staff Andrii Hnatov should be replaced. Zelensky said that conflict between the General Staff and the defence ministry had been "systemic" and said that Syrskyi and Fedorov would only work together with his mediation. Reeta Chakrabarti presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Paul Adams in Kyiv. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews

Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes | BBC News

16 jul 2026

Tehran has launched fresh attacks on US military bases in neighbouring Gulf states, while Washington continued to strike sites across Iran overnight. Tehran said it had struck targets in the region, including in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain, as a sixth day of renewed hostilities strained their preliminary deal to end the war. Meanwhile, the US military said it inflicted a six-hour wave of strikes in multiple locations to "degrade Iran's ability to threaten innocent mariners" in the Strait of Hormuz. The latest exchanges came after US President Donald Trump warned Iran it had "better behave" or face further military action should Iran not return to negotiations. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features, visit: www.bbc.com/news #US #Iran #BBCNews

The truth about ADHD TikTok (and why it's going viral) | Top Comment Podcast

16 jul 2026

Why are psychologists worried about the growing trend of ADHD self-diagnosis via social media? An NHS study from earlier this year said 52% of ADHD-related videos on TikTok were inaccurate. Matt and Marianna discuss the real world impacts, and why this type of misinformation can attract such high levels of engagement. #BBCNews

What could Andy Burnham's plan be in Downing Street? | BBC Newscast

16 jul 2026

Adam is joined by broadcaster Andrew Marr, who is one of the very few people to have interviewed Andy Burnham before he goes into number 10. As Burnham prepares to take the reins of government, some things remain unclear about what he will do when he gets there. Who will be in his cabinet? And how will he tackle the economic challenges that faced Keir Starmer’s premiership? You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscord Get in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480. New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #Burnham #starmer 00:00 Andrew Marr is on Newscast! 01:05 Starmer's last PMQs 06:20 What are Burnham's economic plans? 16:55 Who will be Andy Burnham's Chancellor? 20:40 What will Angela Rayner's role be? 20:50 Parallels with Blair/Brown era?

Who is Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's drone war architect sacked as defence minister? | BBC News

16 jul 2026

Protests have been taking place in several Ukrainian cities against President Volodymyr Zelensky's surprise dismissal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. A tech savvy, young, ambitious minister, Mr Fedorov has become the face of Ukraine's hugely successful drone warfare campaign. But did he push too hard, and clash with the more traditional heads of the military?  We answer all your questions on who he is, why he was removed and what it all means on the battlefield.  Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Ukraine #BBCNews

What I found travelling through the World Cup's US cities | BBC News

16 jul 2026

In many countries, football is a lifelong obsession. In the United States, not so much. Throughout the tournament there has been plenty of debate around ticket prices, extreme heat and whether American fans have truly embraced it. BBC Sport's Sam Harris travelled through New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Houston to find out what the FIFA World Cup experience in the USA is really like. In this video… 00:00 - US road trip begins 00:32 - New York Knicks hype 02:06 - Philadelphia arrival 02:34 - Curaçao v Ivory Coast 03:32 - USA watch party 04:00 - Brazil fans 04:26 - Philadelphia reflections 05:16 - Boston stadium 06:19 - Cape Verde energy 07:05 - Houston arrival 08:18 - Coping with heat 09:13 - Ronaldo mania 09:44 - Our takeaways Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #WorldCup #US #BBCSport #BBCNews

MI5 court evidence while defending a violent neo-Nazi spy based on lies, report says | BBC News

16 jul 2026

MI5 gave evidence based on "lies" to three courts while defending a violent neo-Nazi spy whose abuse was uncovered by the BBC, a damning official report has found. The report, by the deputy investigatory powers commissioner Sir John Goldring, heavily criticises a series of senior MI5 figures and their organisation. He finds that one senior MI5 officer lied repeatedly, while another misled his own colleagues and lied about what he was told. The conclusions confirm the BBC's revelation in February last year that MI5 lied to the courts, something the security service vehemently denied. Sir John's investigation was ordered by the UK prime minister in September after MI5's explanations about what happened were rejected as deficient and unreliable by the High Court. His new report will plunge MI5 into crisis and could result in contempt of court proceedings or even a criminal prosecution. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the findings of the report were stark. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #UK #MI5 #BBCNews

Why is Antifa back in the spotlight? | The Global Story

16 jul 2026

On Thursday in Washington DC, Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, will host an international summit on the threat posed by "the resurgence of transnational far-left terrorism”. There will be a particular focus on the loosely composed group the Trump administration calls Antifa. What is this group? Is it a significant threat? Or is there something motivating the DC summit? BBC journalist Mike Wendling joins us to discuss whether the Trump administration is right to worry about far-left groups like Antifa. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #BBCNews #Antifa #US Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:38 Why is Marco Rubio holding a summit? 05:07 What is Antifa? 07:15 When did Antifa hit the mainstream? 10:25 Are there Antifa leaders? 13:00 What happened post George Floyd? 15:17 What happened to extreme left-wing groups under Joe Biden? 17:00 The murder of Charlie Kirk 19:54 Is there a security risk from left-wing groups in the US? 22:30 The death of Anne Widdecombe

Protests in Ukraine against President Zelensky’s removal of defence minister | BBC News

16 jul 2026

Protests have been taking place in several Ukrainian cities against President Volodymyr Zelensky's surprise dismissal of popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. A crowd of people - mostly young - gathered in Kyiv on Thursday morning, holding up signs reading "Hands off Fedorov" and "Stop sabotaging victory!" and chanting “Shame!". Zelensky's decision has causing significant upset among commentators and the military as well as parts of civil society. The rumours that the end of Fedorov's tenure was related to tensions between him and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi were all but confirmed by Fedorov himself and Zelensky. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Ukraine #BBCNews

Argentina could face action over Falklands banner after beating England at World Cup | BBC News

16 jul 2026

Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrated the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands. The defending world champions produced a dramatic late comeback in Atlanta, scoring twice to defeat Thomas Tuchel's side 2-1. After the final whistle, Argentina players celebrated while holding a banner reading "Las Malvinas son Argentinas", which translates as "The Falklands are Argentine". The Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory in the south-west Atlantic Ocean, remain the subject of a sovereignty dispute between Britain and Argentina. The two nations went to war over the group of islands, situated 300 miles off Argentina's east coast, from April to June 1982. The 74-day conflict led to the deaths of 655 Argentine and 255 British servicemen. Three people from the islands also died. In 2014, Fifa fined the Argentine Football Association £20,000 after its players held up a banner with the same message before a friendly against Slovenia.World football's governing body said the gesture had breached rules on political action and team misconduct. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #England #Argentina #WorldCup #BBCNews

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as Trump warns Tehran it 'better behave' | BBC News

16 jul 2026

The US said it had launched a fresh wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday as President Donald Trump warned Tehran it "better behave". The US military said "Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels" moving through the Strait of Hormuz had been targeted. Air defences also sounded in the capital Tehran, according to state media. Iran meanwhile said it had struck US military targets in the region, including in Bahrain and Kuwait, as a fifth day of renewed hostilities strained their preliminary deal to end the war. Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, told state media Tehran had "no reason" to abide by the deal if it did not benefit from it. Trump had threatened late on Tuesday to attack bridges and power plants should Iran not return to talks next week. Asked by reporters late on Wednesday whether he would give a deadline before doing so, he responded: "I ‌don't like giving ​deadlines, but they pretty ⁠much know, they know ​the story... ​they ​better ​behave." He later told delegates at a defence summit that Iran was "not happy right now". Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #Iran #US #BBCNews

US attacks Iran for fifth day in a row as Iran says it could intensify its own attacks | BBC News

15 jul 2026

The US military has launched a fresh wave of of attacks against Iran for the fifth day in a row. US President Donald Trump has warned power plants and bridges could be hit if Tehran doesn’t accept a deal, while Iran says it could intensify its attacks to include other oil and gas exporting routes. With this escalation, what are the prospects for re-establishing peace negotiations? Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #US #Iran #BBCNews