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US-Israel war with Iran escalates with no ceasefire in sight | BBC News

2026-03-15 News & Politics
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Israel says it is expanding the scope of its military strikes, targeting additional areas in western and central Iran as the conflict intensifies. Despite sustained bombardment, Iran has continued retaliatory attacks on Israel and across the wider region. Israeli officials say at least eight people were injured after repeated missile launches from Iran. Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, says Tehran has “never asked for a ceasefire” in the conflict involving Israel and the United States. His comments come after former US president Donald Trump suggested the Iranian government appeared ready to make a deal, although he said the terms were “not good enough yet”. With a negotiated settlement appearing distant, the BBC’s security correspondent Frank Gardner says Iran may hold two significant advantages in the conflict: its geography and its resilience. Both factors, he suggests, may have been underestimated by 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 #Iran #MiddleEast #US #BBCNews

Top Comments (10)

@peters-z8n 2026-03-15

I wonder if FIFA want their Peace Prize back now.

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@Lessiedilla 2026-03-16

"The leader of our country is going to initiate conflict with Iran due to his complete lack of negotiating skills; he is powerless and not efficient." ~ Donald Trump 2011

413 1 replies
@lifeflowconscienciasaude9013 2026-03-15

Wasn’t the war won already?

314 31 replies
@SharadSoren 2026-03-15

The worst part about a three day operation is the first four years. Ask the Russians.

297 17 replies
@devincreislerstudios 2026-03-15

What. A. Nightmare.

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@dub604 2026-03-15

Iran's an ancient country.. The US is 250 years old and Israel is younger than Liza Minnelli.

128 14 replies
@AlosMan90 2026-03-15

“Our president will start a war with Iran because he has absolutely no ability to negotiate, he is weak and he is ineffective “ ~ Donald Trump 2011

101 5 replies
@flodareltih9825 2026-03-15

I stopped eight wars. Other countries should help me out. -TACO

78 4 replies
@phillipochola8215 2026-03-15

"For fun!!!". That's your president

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@GS8527 2026-03-15

And still no healthcare for American CITIZENS. As a senator said: "The cost of building a new hospital is about $100 million. We're dropping the equivalent of 10 hospitals a day on Iran."

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