Outside Source Episodes Episode guide
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President Trump says US Navy has 'sealed up tight' Strait of Hormuz
We get details about a brief interview President Trump has given to the BBC
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2026/04/23 15:32 GMT
A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
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Lebanese journalist killed in Israeli strike
The strike killed Amal Khalil, who worked for a Lebanese newspaper
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Iran war: Cost of living fears
We hear from people around the world about the impact of the war on their lives
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Iran war: Cost of living fears
We hear from people around the world about the impact of the war on their lives
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At least three ships targeted by gunfire in Strait of Hormuz
Iran is continuing to impose restrictions on the key waterway
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Trump says he's confident of "a great deal" with Iran
He says Iran has "no choice but to send" delegates to Pakistan for talks with the US
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2026/04/21 15:32 GMT
A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
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Will there be more US-Iran peace talks?
US President Donald Trump says he "expects to be bombing" if progress is not made
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Conflicting reports over US-Iranian peace talks
Tehran says it has "no plans for the next round" of peace talks in Islamabad
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2026/04/20 15:32 GMT
A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
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Kenyans uncover truth about British soldier fathers
We get details about a investigation into British soldiers fathering children in Kenya
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Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open'
Iran Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi announced the Strait of Hormuz will be open
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2026/04/17 15:32 GMT
A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz
President Trump says the US blockade will continue until a deal is made
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Trump says Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to begin within hours
Donald Trump has announced that there will be a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel
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2026/04/16 15:32 GMT
A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
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Satellite images reveal scale of Israeli demolitions in Lebanon
BBC Verify analysis found more than 1,400 buildings had been destroyed since 2 March
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Iran threatens to block Red Sea and Gulf trade
The US is having discussions with Iran about a second round of ceasefire negotiations
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2026/04/15 15:32 GMT
A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
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The human cost of the Sudan war
It has been three years since the civil war erupted in Sudan
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IMF: Prolonged Iran war could trigger global recession
The last global recession happened during the Covid pandemic
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2026/04/14 15:32 GMT
A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
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Pakistan hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in BBC Eye investigation
A local private doctor raised the alarm in late 2024
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US blockade of Iranian ports takes effect
Iran has threatened to retaliate against the blockade
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2026/04/13 15:32 GMT
A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
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US Navy begins blockade of Iranian ports
Iran has threatened to retaliate against the blockade
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Vance warns Iran against 'trying to play' US
The US vice president says he will work with Iran if they act in "good faith"
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2026/04/10 15:32 GMT
A vibrant account of the day’s events with explanation and reaction from those involved.
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Vance heads to Pakistan for peace talks
JD Vance has warned Iran against "trying to play" US
