Samir Hashmi
BBC correspondent reporting from Riyadh who provides updates on attacks across the Gulf states and regional reactions.
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Mar 8, 2026 • 19min
Iranian clerics reach consensus on new supreme leader
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.
