‘We are at the edge of a battlefield’: BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz

The BBC’s Orla Guerin arrived at the Oman border of the Strait of Hormuz, a region where Iran has tightened its grip since the conflict erupted. This vital maritime route handles approximately 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments. By detaining vessels in the narrow waterway, the country is curbing oil availability, pushing prices higher, and instilling anxiety among consumers. The strategy also intensifies pressure on the international stage.

Filmed by Lee Durant and edited by Jake Lapham, BBC footage captures the aftermath of a deadly strike in southern Lebanon. Three journalists’ funerals are shown, highlighting the toll of the attack. Israeli forces were ordered to target Hezbollah’s river crossings, which facilitated troop movement. As a severe storm approached, displaced Palestinians were urged to fasten their tents against the wind.

“Iranians at a crossing in north-west Iran shared their views on the ongoing war and the ruling regime,” said Dan Johnson, who interviewed locals during the conflict.

BBC Verify detailed the validation of a video depicting a fire at an Iranian oil depot. The footage highlights the movement of ships through the Gulf’s Strait of Hormuz since the US-Israeli offensive commenced on 27 February. Trade at the Middle East’s largest port has suffered significantly due to the Iranian blockade.

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper addressed President Trump’s critique of the UK’s handling of the conflict, countering his remarks. The video shows flames engulfing a building early on Sunday, following earlier assaults on the gulf state. Social media shared images of intense fires and smoke rising over the city’s skyline.

A witness’s video, verified by the BBC, shows a drone crashing near the airport. Aerial bombardments shook the capital overnight, damaging its busiest airport. In the Beirut suburb of Dahieh, some residents fled their homes as Israeli strikes continued.

Nick Marsh of the BBC explores how Middle Eastern unrest could influence global living expenses. Iranians who have left the country described the hardships of life under constant bombing. The Israeli military initiated “a wave of strikes” shortly after ordering civilians in southern Lebanon to evacuate.

From Metula, a border town with Lebanon, Jon Donnison recorded what appeared to be a fierce gunfight. Ben Chu analyzed changes to marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade route. The UK Government advised citizens to “shelter in place and register your presence,” suspending flights from Dubai until further notice.

Strikes on Tehran, Iran’s capital, persisted after the US and Israel launched joint combat operations on 28 February. The attacks continue to disrupt the region’s stability, with far-reaching consequences for global energy markets.