The Foreign Desk Live special: War in Iran
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Mar 7, 2026 
Nazila Fathi, former New York Times Tehran correspondent, on Iran's internal politics and civilian toll. Dina Esfandiari, Bloomberg geoeconomics lead, on oil, LNG and Strait of Hormuz risks. Ian Bremmer, Eurasia Group president, on US motives and geopolitical strategy. Inzimam Rashid, Monocle Gulf correspondent, on Dubai’s air-defence, security and civilian impacts. They discuss military moves, economic shocks and regional tensions.
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Dubai Felt War Despite Strong Air Defences
- Dubai experienced regular missile/drone alerts and airport disruptions despite high interception rates.
- Inzimam Rashid reports UAE intercept rate around 93%, but drones still landed on Dubai Airport halting flights.
Gulf Leaders See Lasting Trust Damage With Iran
- Gulf states doubt Iran's apology and fear long-term trust damage.
- UAE officials call Iran's strategy irrational and expect a decade-long trust gap, while Iran's military appears decentralized in decision-making.
Strait Of Hormuz Is The Real Pressure Point
- The biggest Gulf worry is economic, not just military; food imports via Hormuz are critical.
- Inzimam warns Iran could shift to an economic campaign by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, spiking fuel prices.