Iran war: Chaos engulfs the Gulf
How the US-Israel war with Iran is disrupting the region
An episode of the The Global Story podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Iran war: Chaos engulfs the Gulf" was published on March 3, 2026 and runs 26 minutes.
March 3, 2026 ·26m · The Global Story
Summary
The Gulf states are some of the wealthiest places on earth, and have until recently been mostly insulated from Middle East conflicts. But the US-Israel war with Iran is now engulfing the Gulf. The BBC’s security correspondent Frank Gardner joins us to discuss whether this is a moment that could change the entire region and affect all of us. Producers: Cat Farnsworth and Xandra Ellin Mix: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China CollinsPhoto: Smoke billows from Jebel Ali port in Dubai after an Iranian attack. Credit: Raghed Waked/Reuters.
Episode Description
The Gulf states are some of the wealthiest places on earth, and have until recently been mostly insulated from Middle East conflicts. But the US-Israel war with Iran is now engulfing the Gulf.
The BBC’s security correspondent Frank Gardner joins us to discuss whether this is a moment that could change the entire region and affect all of us.
Producers: Cat Farnsworth and Xandra Ellin Mix: Travis Evans Senior news editor: China Collins
Photo: Smoke billows from Jebel Ali port in Dubai after an Iranian attack. Credit: Raghed Waked/Reuters.
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