Newscast What’s Happening Inside Iran?
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Mar 4, 2026 
Siavash Ardalan, BBC World/Persian reporter with on-the-ground verification expertise, and Jane Corbin, investigative journalist and filmmaker experienced in conflict reporting. They discuss reporting challenges under internet blackouts. They examine military strikes, propaganda and media leaks. They talk about drone and submarine attacks, regional insurgency dynamics and questions around Iran’s leadership and succession.
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Attacks On Basij Aim To Encourage Street Unrest
- Strikes on Basij and police aim to sow domestic unrest and reduce security presence in cities.
- Jane Corbin explains Basij are feared IRGC-linked militias that, if neutralised, might encourage public demonstrations.
Minority Fronts Could Be Used To Stretch Iran
- The US and Israel are reportedly seeking to exploit ethnic and regional minority grievances to stretch Iran's security.
- Siavash Ardalan highlights Kurds and Baluchis as potential instruments for insurgency along border regions.
Lessons From Iraq And Libya Show Intervention Risks
- Jane Corbin recalls the 2003 Iraq aftermath where empowering Kurds then abandoning the mission created long-term chaos.
- She compares Libya's NATO intervention as another example where "mission over" declarations left lasting fragmentation.