The Global Story Trump's Iran options
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Mar 23, 2026 Ghoncheh Habibiazad, a BBC Persian media monitor with on-the-ground insight into Iranian public reactions. Joe Inwood, a BBC world affairs correspondent who explains Middle East developments. They examine recent missile strikes and where they fell, US troop moves and threats to Iranian energy, Iranian public fears about infrastructure damage, and the political and regional risks of escalation.
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Iran's Missile Range Raises European Risk
- Iran attempted missiles at Diego Garcia, suggesting potential range expansion that could threaten parts of Europe.
- Joe Inwood noted Diego Garcia is ~2,400 miles from Iran and one missile was shot down while another fell short, raising concern about Iranian reach.
Missiles Near Israel's Nuclear Site Escalate Stakes
- Iranian missiles landed near Dimona and Arad, close to Israel's main nuclear facility, marking some of Israel's most severe impacts in the conflict.
- Joe Inwood said the strikes were about eight miles from the nuclear site and caused significant injuries though no deaths were reported.
Energy Strikes Would Hit Civilians' Basic Services
- Threats to destroy Iranian energy infrastructure alarm ordinary Iranians who fear losing water and services.
- Ghonche Habibiazad reported younger Iranians scrambled and recalled past three-week water cuts after earlier strikes.