Global News Podcast US Senate blocks bid to limit Trump's powers for Iran war
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Mar 5, 2026 
Wira (Uri) Davis, BBC correspondent in Lebanon, reports on intensifying Israeli strikes and evacuations. Janeidi from BBC Persian shares on-the-ground life in Tehran amid bombardment. Lily Jamali, BBC North America correspondent, covers legal and social problems tied to AI chatbots. They discuss escalating regional strikes, civilian evacuations, verification challenges with AI-generated war footage, and a wrongful death lawsuit involving an AI chatbot.
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Senate Vote Clears Way For Continued US Strikes
- The US Senate voted 47 to 53 to block a bipartisan war powers resolution limiting President Trump’s ability to order further military action against Iran.
- The vote split largely along party lines, reflecting Republican support for a 'laser focused' campaign and Democratic concerns about lack of a plan and constitutional authority.
Submarine Sinking Signals Global Reach And Legal Questions
- The US submarine torpedoed and sank the Iranian frigate Iris Dana in international waters, marking the first torpedo sinking of an enemy ship since World War II.
- Jeremy Bowen highlighted the action as a global message of US reach and raised questions about legality and long-term political aims in Iran.
Tehran Residents Describe Fear Mixed With Celebration
- Tehran residents described heavy bombardment, checkpoints by IRGC and Basij forces and mixed reactions to the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei's son being rumored as successor.
- BBC Persian's Janeidi reported people sheltering or fleeing, with some celebrating Khamenei's death and others fearing further damage to civilians.