Zein Basravi

Zein Basravi, Al Jazeera senior correspondent in Doha with frontline Middle East reporting experience. He traces why oil sits at the heart of regional conflict. He breaks down recent strikes and the oil price surge. He explains the strategic chokehold of the Strait of Hormuz. He weighs regional spillover risks and the human toll.

Zeina Khodr, Al Jazeera senior correspondent covering Lebanon and frontline fighting, and Zein Basravi, Al Jazeera correspondent on Gulf and regional security, discuss Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran and its ripple effects. They cover Iran's strikes on Gulf energy, Israeli incursions into southern Lebanon, evacuations and civilian displacement, and intensifying attacks on Gaza's security forces.

Zein Basravi, Al Jazeera senior correspondent on energy impacts; Zeina Khodr, Al Jazeera Beirut reporter covering evacuations and security; Mohamed Vall, Al Jazeera field reporter in Iran with on-the-ground observations. They discuss strikes in Iran and risks to civilians. They cover Israel closing Gaza crossings and the resulting aid crisis. They describe Lebanon evacuations and regional energy shocks.

Kimberly Halkett, a Washington-based Al Jazeera correspondent covering U.S. policy, and Zein Basravi, Al Jazeera’s Tehran-based reporter, explore the US–Iran standoff. They discuss rising tensions near the Strait of Hormuz. They cover US policy moves like IRGC designation and sanctions. They examine tanker sabotage claims, Iran’s strategic options, and on-the-ground dynamics in the strait.

Al Jazeera Journalist Zein Basravi discusses the violent protests in Kenya triggered by a new tax bill. The protests highlight deep-seated frustrations about corruption and mismanagement. The youth-led movement demands accountability and a better future, challenging the government's decision to increase taxes amid economic challenges.