Barbara Plett-Usher
BBC correspondent in Doha covering events across the Gulf, including strikes on regional targets and their political and security implications.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 26min
Israel hits Tehran and Beirut with 'simultaneous strikes'
Monica Marks, NYU Abu Dhabi Middle East politics professor, on UAE civilian impacts. Barbara Plett-Usher, BBC Doha correspondent, on Gulf strikes and aviation disruptions. Yolan Nell, BBC Jerusalem correspondent, on Israel-Lebanon border tensions and strategic aims. They discuss strikes on Tehran and Beirut, regional drone tactics, economic fallout and risks to energy and infrastructure.
Mar 14, 2026 • 29min
Iran: Lives under bombardment
Sarah Namjoo, BBC Persian correspondent, shares first‑person accounts of life under bombardment in Iran. Barbara Plett Usher, BBC Gulf reporter, describes strikes on Gulf infrastructure and the impact in Doha. James Landale, BBC diplomatic correspondent, explains why Gulf states are turning to Ukrainian drone expertise. Azadeh Moshiri, BBC South Asia correspondent, reports on Nepal’s surprising election and youthful political change.
