Lina Sinjab

Lise Doucette, BBC chief international correspondent, briefly explains Iran's clerical body's reported choice for a new supreme leader. Samir Hashmi, reporting from Riyadh, covers attacks across the Gulf and regional reactions. Lina Sinjab, based in Lebanon, describes a strike on Beirut and its civilian impact. They discuss strikes on oil sites, cross-border attacks, regional tensions and global diplomatic responses.

Gonche Habibi Azad, BBC Persian contributor reporting on life in Iran during strikes. Lina Sinjab, BBC Beirut correspondent covering Hezbollah, Israeli strikes and Lebanon’s humanitarian toll. Helena Humphrey, North America correspondent analyzing US Pentagon statements and Washington’s military aims. They discuss the widening regional fighting, US messaging on war limits, Hezbollah‑Israel exchanges and disruptions across the Gulf.

Lina Sinjab, a BBC Middle East correspondent and a Syrian national, recounts her first-hand experiences in a freshly liberated Damascus after President Bashar al-Assad's flight. She paints a vivid picture of celebrations mixed with chaos as rebels close in on the capital. Meanwhile, Lyse Doucet, BBC's Chief International Correspondent, analyzes the implications of this regime change for Syria's future. Together, they discuss the emotional turmoil of civilians, the hope for democracy, and the complex geopolitical dynamics shaping the region.

Lina Sinjab, Beirut correspondent on Lebanon’s humanitarian toll. Catalina Gomez, Tehran-based reporter on strikes and civilian fear. Lise Doucette, BBC international analyst on Iran’s leadership and regional fallout. They discuss Iran’s presidential apology and pledge to stop strikes, chaotic command claims, US reactions and wider regional humanitarian and security consequences.

Lina Sinjab, BBC’s Middle East correspondent, shares on-the-ground insights from Damascus following the fall of the Assad regime. Mina Al-Lami, BBC Monitoring’s chief Jihadist media specialist, discusses the transformation of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham's leadership and its efforts to gain legitimacy. Steve Rosenberg, BBC’s Russia editor, analyzes the implications of Bashar al-Assad seeking asylum in Moscow, affecting Putin's standing. Together, they explore the challenges and hopes of Syrians navigating this chaotic political landscape.