Frank Gardner

Frank Gardner, BBC security correspondent and Middle East analyst, tracks Israel’s latest assassinations in Iran and the shockwaves through Tehran. He also looks at a strike on a major gas field, Iran and Hezbollah’s retaliation, and why Volodymyr Zelensky fears the widening conflict could hurt Ukraine.

Frank Gardner, BBC's security correspondent and expert in Middle Eastern affairs, joins Behrang Tajdin from the BBC Persian service to unravel the complexities of the Iran crisis. They discuss Iran's nuclear ambitions and the potential for regime change, diving into the impact on regional stability. Gardner sheds light on U.S. military strategies while Tajdin reflects on public sentiment for a secular government. Their insights reveal a nation at a crossroads, balancing deep-rooted religious authority with evolving aspirations for democracy.

Frank Gardner, BBC security correspondent and Middle East analyst, joins from Doha. He explores Iran, the Strait of Hormuz and rising Gulf tensions. The conversation follows fuel shocks from Africa to the Philippines, life under bombardment inside Iran, a choreographed Belarus North Korea meeting, and Australia’s sunscreen scandal.

Frank Gardner, BBC security correspondent with deep Gulf and Middle East reporting experience, walks through rising regional dangers. He explains why Gulf states are being targeted and profiles each monarchy. He explores Oman's mediation role, Iran–Saudi rivalry, energy and Strait of Hormuz risks, and possible endgames and escalation timelines.

Steve Rosenberg, BBC Moscow correspondent covering Russian politics, gives a take on how eased oil sanctions affect Russia and its politics. Frank Gardner, BBC security correspondent reporting from Riyadh, describes attacks on Gulf oil infrastructure and regional security fallout. They discuss oil market moves, Iran’s widening targets, and how these shifts play into wider geopolitical calculations.

Lina Sinjab and Elektra Naismith, BBC reporters on Lebanon and Gaza dynamics, provide frontline regional reportage. Roland Pease, BBC science reporter, discusses the environmental and health fallout from oil fires. Barbara Pletasha reports on Qatar evacuations and civilian impact. Frank Gardner, BBC security correspondent, analyses Gulf security and military implications. The conversation covers strikes, evacuations and toxic smoke.

Frank Gardner, a BBC security correspondent and Middle East expert, shares insights on Saudi Arabia's evolving social landscape and the provocative Riyadh Comedy Festival. Comedian Gianmarco Soresi candidly critiques fellow comics for their participation, labeling it a form of 'comedy-washing' amid serious human rights concerns. They discuss the festival’s impact on global perceptions of Saudi Arabia, the complex motivations behind hosting such events, and the potential consequences for artists navigating censorship in a strict regime.

Frank Gardner, a BBC security correspondent on Middle East conflicts, tracks Iran’s widening strikes across Gulf infrastructure and the growing energy alarm. Archana Shukla, a journalist covering business and health in India, looks at cheaper generic weight-loss drugs. Simon Atkinson, a BBC correspondent in Queensland, reports on Cyclone Norell, floods and the emergency response in northeastern Australia.

Frank Gardner, veteran Middle East security reporter, files on strikes that hit Gulf energy infrastructure. Ione Wells reports from Caracas on life after Nicolás Maduro’s seizure. Jenny Norton, editor of the BBC Russian Service, reflects on reporting in exile. Jake Kwon explores South Korea’s one- to two-minute micro-dramas. Justin Rowlatt, BBC climate editor and cold-water swimmer, recounts competing in Finland’s Winter Swimming Championships.

Frank Gardner, BBC security correspondent with decades covering the Middle East, gives clear analysis of Iran's unfolding crisis. He discusses regime survival after Khamenei's death. He explains the Revolutionary Guards' power and the chances of internal regime change. He reviews Iran's recent strikes and regional escalation risks. He outlines threats to shipping, and scenarios if the regime collapses.