Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants
Iranians form human chains at bridges and power plants
Following calls for assembly at possible US and Israeli targets, Iranians have created human chains across bridges and near power facilities. This act of solidarity comes in response to Donald Trump’s threat to strike Iran’s civilian infrastructure. The BBC’s Will Grant interviews two individuals experiencing contrasting impacts from the nation’s energy crisis, particularly during their pregnancies.
At the annual CPAC conference in Texas, attendees express divided opinions on Operation Epic Fury, the US-Israel operation launched on 28 February. Meanwhile, the BBC was present in a New York courtroom to observe the former Venezuelan leader’s argument for accessing government funds to support his legal defense.
BBC News Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari reports from a Manila petrol station, highlighting the aftermath of Cuba’s national electrical grid collapse. Over 10 million people now face power outages, according to recent updates. The BBC’s Analysis Editor examines President Trump’s contradictory statements regarding the war with Iran, as he meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Days after the entire national electric grid in Cuba collapsed, the BBC’s correspondent documents the situation. Venezuela’s team clinched its first-ever World Baseball Classic title by defeating the United States 3–2 in the championship match. An Academy Award-winning US actor secured his third Oscar win but opted to skip the ceremony to visit Ukraine.
Australia’s decision to grant humanitarian visas to seven team members led to only two choosing to remain. BBC International News correspondent Barbara Plett Usher explores Doha’s Souq Waqif market amid ongoing regional strikes.
Voiced by Domhnall Gleeson and directed by John Kelly, the animated short film “Retirement Plan” is nominated for Best Animated Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards.
BBC Security Brief’s Mikey Kay explains the strategic significance of Kharg Island for Tehran. A week after President Trump first announced the attack, citizens from across the US share their perspectives on the potential outcomes of the conflict with the BBC. The UK has deployed a Type 45 Destroyer to the Mediterranean following an Iranian drone strike on the RAF Akrotiri base in Cyprus on 1 March.
During a press briefing, the US president hailed the operation as a “tremendous success” while emphasizing the need to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear capabilities. As Middle Eastern tensions persist, crude oil prices surged past $100 per barrel on Monday. The BBC’s Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to assess the country’s latest anti-drone technology.
