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BBC Persian TV offers live coverage of news, documentaries, and cultural programs for Persian-speaking audiences. Watch live for in-depth reporting and engaging content.

BBC Middle East

UK formally recognises Palestinian state
Canada, Australia and Portugal also announced the move on Sunday, with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu accusing leaders of giving a "huge reward to terrorism".
Israel will occupy more West Bank land, but recognition matters, mayor tells BBC
Palestinians living in the West Bank describe the impact of Israel's occupying control.
One hellscape to another: Gazans tell of dire conditions in Israeli-declared humanitarian zone
Israel has ordered hundreds of thousands of people to head south to al-Mawasi as it seeks to fully occupy Gaza City.
Portugal confirms it will recognise Palestinian state
A host of countries, including France and the UK, are expected to do the same when world leaders gather at the UN General Assembly next week.
US blocks UN call for Gaza ceasefire for sixth time
Washington's representative says the Security Council resolution does not go far enough in condemning Hamas.
About Channel

BBC Persian Television (Persian: تلویزیون فارسی بی‌بی‌سی Televizion-e Fârsi-ye BBC) is the BBC's Persian language news channel that was launched on 14 January 2009.[1] The service is broadcast by satellite and is also available online. It is aimed at the 120 million Persian-speakers (Both native and secondary speakers) in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Read More...

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