BBC Radio Podcasts from The World Tonight

Trump says Iran wants deal to end the war "so badly"

US President says negotiations with Iran are underway as Israel and Iran exchange strikes

Donald Trump says the US and Iran have held talks on the "complete and total resolution of hostilities" in the Middle East

But Iran's parliamentary speaker denies talks have taken place, calling it "fake news"

Britain allows US to use bases to strike Strait of Hormuz targets

The UK has agreed to allow the US to use UK bases to launch strikes on Iranian sites

Israeli PM denies dragging US into war with Iran

Benjamin Netanyahu says President Trump is acting in the interests of the US

European leaders urge Israel to call off Lebanon ground offensive

Israeli orders more evacuations and bombs bridges across Litani River in southern Lebanon