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US-Israel war with Iran: What's life like in Iran? | The Global Story

2026-03-04 News & Politics
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Five days on since the first US–Israeli strikes on Iran and the death of supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei, the country is once again in a communications blackout. With limited access to reliable information, it’s difficult to know how ordinary Iranians are coping. Parham Ghobadi, senior reporter and presenter at BBC Persian, has been speaking to people inside Iran, including his own parents, to gauge their fears, their expectations, and how they are navigating a moment that could reshape their country’s future. New episodes of The Global Story are released daily. If you’re in the UK, listen on BBC Sounds. If you live outside the UK, listen on BBC.com or wherever you get your podcasts. LINK: https://app.magellan.ai/listen_links/the-global-story-ytl Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #BBCNews #iran #middleeast #donaldtrump #israel Chapters: 00:00 What is happening inside Iran? 01:33 How have Iranians been coping? 03:55 The crackdown on protesters in Iran 07:30 Casualties in Iran 08:40 The bombing of a school 10:00 What is the Iranian government doing? 11:00 Who is now in charge in Iran? 14:20 Who is giving the orders? 17:20 What would a long war mean for Iran?

Top Comments (10)

@johncarr7212 2026-03-04

I deeply appreciate this video. People still get up in the morning and go to work. Life goes on, regardless.

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@decoratorsforumuk9036 2026-03-04

Really insightful. One of the best reports I've heard in a while

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@drywallsurgeon 2026-03-04

If I were in Iran, I’d stay as far away from government, military buildings and anyone related to the government or military.

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@stevenfranks3131 2026-03-04

I'm in the US and it's a sad state that I have to seek credible news from UK and Canadian sources. Thanks for this highly informative interview.

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@Skibidi692 2026-03-09

It's truly heartbreaking to hear about the daily reality for civilians in Iran right now. The fear and uncertainty of trying to navigate basic tasks like going to work or getting supplies while under fire is unimaginable. My heart goes out to all the families caught in the middle of this.

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@kexin9255 2026-03-04

Peace on Earth, no more wars! ☮️

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@포리곰 2026-03-04

i was surprised at how he can tell that a lot of words in a single video

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@TheRsHACKERZ 2026-03-06

For a military base to be abutted to a school is Sickening

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@DD-sr9xm 2026-03-04

Asma Khalid is doing an excellent job. Thank you.

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@angooredcow157 2026-03-04

Prayers of peace, blessing, and healing to all.

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