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Attacks continue after Trump says Iran deal not good enough

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Mar 15, 2026
Azadeh Moshiri, Dubai-based BBC correspondent covering UAE evacuations and economic fallout. Taraneh Fatalian, BBC Persian Service reporter on Iranian domestic reactions and leadership shifts. Matt McGrath, BBC Environment correspondent on energy markets and renewables. They discuss Iran’s continued missile and drone strikes, regional port warnings and evacuations, intercepted attacks on Israel, and the conflict’s impact on oil and clean energy investment.
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INSIGHT

Iran Still Strikes After Heavy Bombing

  • Iran continues strikes despite heavy US and Israeli bombing, showing military capability remains despite claims of destruction.
  • Oliver Conway notes President Trump said 100% of Iran's military capability was destroyed, yet missiles and drones hit Gulf states and Israel.
ANECDOTE

Resident Describes IRGC Dominance On Tehran Streets

  • Tehran streets are dominated by the IRGC and Basij with few regular police visible.
  • A Tehran resident told Taraneh Fatalian that police stations are abandoned and unofficial armed men patrol, making people fear the IRGC more than bombing.
INSIGHT

Iran Frames Strikes As Targeting Military Not Civilians

  • Iranian officials frame strikes as targeted at US military sites and not civilian areas while saying they'll accept a just regional initiative.
  • Taraneh Fatalian says this narrative aims to preserve relations with neighbours while legitimising strikes as defence.
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