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The latest news, including Washington which had vowed to "swiftly punish" Iran for military casualties.

Sebastian Usher, Global Affairs Correspondent with BBC News, has the latest on the war between the United States and Iran.

BBC global affairs correspondent Sebastian Usher joins Emile Donovan to discuss where to now for the big plan.

President Donald Trump says the outline of a peace deal, will be signed today. However, Iran declared today that the regime's decision on the framework agreement is still what it termed "under review." Paul was joined by Sebastian Usher, the BBC's Global Affairs Correspondent and Ed Burke who is Assistant Professor in the History of War at UCD.

Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst with the BBC, discusses Israel's bombing of Iran for the first time since a ceasefire was signed in April.

Iran has fired multiple waves of missiles at northern Israel. 

Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst with BBC World, brings us the latest developments in the conflict between Israel and Lebanon.

Sebastian Usher, Global Affairs Correspondent with BBC News, on the latest in the war in Iran, as President Trump claims peace negotiations are 'in final stages'.

In a post on social media, President Trump threatened consequences for Iran if its leaders did not act quickly, saying there would be nothing left of the country if a peace deal was not agreed. For the latest on these developments, Middle East Editor with the BBC, Sebastian Usher.

Sebastian Usher, the BBC Global Affairs Correspondent.

Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst with BBC World, outlines the latest in the region as President Trump says the US has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz.

Sebastian Usher is the BBC's Middle East editor and correspondent.

Kate Adie introduces stories on the Hungarian elections, the Kurdish fighters readying to fight Iran, the Nigerian farmers working under armed guard, the Philippines fuel crisis, and how tourists are staying away from Jerusalem's holy sites.Hungary's prime minister Viktor Orban is facing a tough reelection battle, with the opposition centre right Tisza party ahead in the polls. During the campaign, Orban's Fidesz party has stoked fears about the malign influence of Ukraine and the EU. Nick Thorpe reports from Budapest.On the Iraq-Iran border, Kurdish forces are gathering in preparation for a potential ground war in Iran, though there is caution about joining US forces, as Kurdish leaders say they were abandoned by the US coalition in Syria, despite thousands giving their lives to help defeat Islamic State. Jiyar Gol met them at their mountain base.In Borno State in northeast Nigeria, farmers have to tend to their fields under armed guard because of the threat posed by Islamist militants. Ijeoma Ndukwe travelled to Maiduguri, where she met farmers hit by the pervasive threat of violence.The Philippines became the first country to declare an energy emergency after fuel prices more than doubled since the Iran war began. Suranjana Tewari met transport drivers in Manila, who are struggling to make a living.And in Israel, the closure of holy sites due to the heightened security threat caused by the war with Iran has led to disappointment among local business owners as the droves of tourists who typically visit at this time of year have decided to stay away, reports Sebastian Usher.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Katie Morrison and Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher on talk of US plotting a ground attack and Pakistan acts as a go-between for Washington and Tehran. 

Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst with BBC World, outlines the latest following an Iranian missile strike on Israel.  

Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst with BBC World, outlines the latest situation in the conflict-torn region.

The latest on talks between the US and Iran happening this week, how the post-Assad leadership regime is faring in Syria, and the latest from Gaza. 

Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst with BBC World, discusses Trump's controversial new initiative known as the 'Board of Peace'.

BBC's Middle East Analyst, Sebastian Usher on the brutal crackdown by the authorities, which reportedly led to the death of thousands and has appeared to have crushed nationwide protests. 

Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst with BBC World, discusses the latest developments and international reaction to ongoing civil unrest in Iran.

Sebastian Usher with the latest on the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.

Sebastian Usher, BBC Middle East Editor, assesses the state of the Gaza ceasefire.

The Israeli cabinet are meeting to given final approval to the Gaza ceasefire deal after the first phase of the deal was signed by Israel and Hamas. 

Middle East editor with BBC News, Sebastian Usher discusses what is happening in Gaza amid looming peace plan proposal.

Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst with BBC World, discusses the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal coming from Egypt

Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher joins Kathryn to talk about the Israeli Government's plans for Gaza.

Sebastian Usher, Middle East editor

Indirect talks between Hamas and Israel about a ceasefire in Gaza are taking place in Qatar. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under increasing pressure at home to end the fighting and is due to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington shortly. Sebastian Usher brings us the latest on the negotiations.

BBC World Middle East Analyst and Editor, Sebastian Usher, reports on the current status of the Iran/Israel conflict.

Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst with BBC World, brings us the latest from Jerusalem as conflict between Israel and Iran intensifies and humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens.

With tensions boiling over in the Middle East, we hear from BBC's Editor in the region Sebastian Usher; Iranian advisor Professor Mohammad Marandi; Tom Wright, former National Security advisor to Joe Biden; and former CIA Director John Brennan.

Explosions have boomed across Iran's capital Tehran overnight as Israel launched an attack on the country's military facilities. The attack has reportedly killed the chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guard and other high-ranking regime officials. Meanwhile a state of emergency has been declared in Israel, with air raid sirens ringing out as Iran vows to retaliate. BBC's Middle East editor Sebastian Usher spoke to Lisa Owen.

Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst with BBC World, discusses the latest developments in the Israel-Gaza war, including the progress of the Freedom Flotilla towards Gaza.

Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst with BBC World, reports on the latest shooting about half a kilometre from the aid distribution site of US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Fund in Gaza in the Rafah area.

Sebastian Usher is a BBC Middle East analyst, editor and reporter

US president Donald Trump has been in the Middle East this week - visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The BBC's Middle East Editor Sebastian Usher wraps up the trip.

Hamas has formally rejected Israel's latest ceasefire offer, medical sources say dozens have been killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza and a UN agency says Gaza is running out of food. The BBC's Sebastian Usher updates Mihi from London.

The latest on Gaza, moves to try to get some kind of diplomacy going between Tehran and Washington again, and in Lebanon and Syria - has security situation stabilised at all? 

Hamas has rejected threats by Trump - saying it will only free hostages in return for a lasting truce. The BBC Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher explains.

Hamas handed over the bodies of Israeli hostages today, including infant Kfir Bibas and his four-year-old brother Ariel who are the two youngest captives taken in the 7 October 2023 attack. Sebastian Usher, Middle East Correspondent for the BBC speaks to the News at One.

Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher covers the latest on the fragile ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas went ahead on Saturday after teetering on the brink of collapse. Sebastian Usher is a BBC Middle East analyst, editor and reporter.

Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst BBC World, discusses the latest from the ongoing Middle East ceasefire talks in Qatar.

Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst/editor BBC World discusses Israel's attacks on Syria and what the future might hold.

Syria's notorious Saydnaya prison is one of many that have been liberated as rebels take control of the country. We hear from our correspondent Barbara Plett Usher who has been inside the prison where thousands of opposition supporters are said to have been tortured and executed under the Assad regime. Family members rushed in to see if their relatives were among those released. But will these people find answers in their search? And what will this mean for Syria's future?On this episode Azadeh Moshiri is joined by the BBC's Middle East regional editor Sebastian Usher who compares the collapse of the regime to the start of the civil war, which began in 2011.The Global Story brings you trusted insights from BBC journalists worldwide. We want your ideas, stories and experiences to help us understand and tell #TheGlobalStory. Email us at theglobalstory@bbc.com You can also message us or leave a voice note via WhatsApp on +44 330 123 9480.Producers: Alice Aylett Roberts and Beth TimminsSound engineer: Ben AndrewsAssistant editor: Sergi Forcada FreixasSenior news editor: Sara Wadeson

Sebastian Usher brings us up to date on the latest in Syria.

Sebastian Usher, BBC Middle East analyst, tells us about that much anticipated phone call between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of six Gaza hostages held by Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his government is committed to achieving a deal to release those remaining in captivity.

Sebastian Usher, BBC Middle East analyst, on the risk of further escalation in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.

Sebastian Usher, Middle East analyst for BBC World, outlines the latest developments in the Israel-Gaza war.

Katie Adie presents dispatches from Armenia, India, China, Belgium and the Middle East.The flight of more than 100,000 Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh last year, after a rapid offensive by Azerbaijan, quickly faded from news headlines. Tim Whewell remembers how the self-declared republic first emerged, as the Soviet Union was in its last throes, and reflects on how nations are born, and re-buried.More than a billion Indians are heading to the polls over the next six weeks to vote in a general election. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'digital India' has been a policy priority during his leadership - but to what extent are the less developed parts of the country on board and online? James Coomarasamy visits a village in Karnataka.The Chinese government is focused on green growth, providing subsidies for the manufacture of solar panels and electric vehicles. Yet in some cities, factory workers have been laid off and fear being left behind. Laura Bicker reports from the once bustling manufacturing city of Dongguan.The Royal Museum for Central Africa in Belgium was originally built to showcase artefacts from the country's former colony, Congo. Today, visitors to the museum are encouraged to reflect on the impact of Belgium's colonization, finds Beth Timmins.Reporters always carry some kind of baggage with them when they head off to cover a story. It was on a recent deployment that the BBC's middle east analyst Sebastian Usher suddenly noticed that the often unwanted companion that seemingly always accompanied him on trips abroad… had suddenly gone missing.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith Production Coordinator: Katie Morrison