Watch: Iranians gather in Tehran following ceasefire announcement
Watch: Iranians gather in Tehran following ceasefire announcement
Following a two-week conditional ceasefire between the US and Iran, citizens in Tehran gathered in the streets, displaying national flags and shouting slogans. The agreement was reached after Iran consented to allow unimpeded maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the US halting its military operations against the country. This pause in hostilities came more than a month after coordinated strikes by Israel and the US targeted Iranian assets, sparking retaliatory actions across the Gulf region.
Journalists’ Funerals and Attacks in Southern Lebanon
News footage from the region captures the somber aftermath of three journalists’ deaths in southern Lebanon. Their funerals were attended by mourners, while Israeli forces executed orders to dismantle Hezbollah supply routes over the Litani River. In one dramatic moment, RT correspondent Steve Sweeney is seen diving out of frame as a missile impacts nearby, highlighting the peril faced by media personnel.
“The ceasefire is effective immediately,” stated Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who played a key role in facilitating the talks.
Casualties and Personal Accounts
Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported at least 10 fatalities and 27 injuries in the latest wave of attacks. Iranians in the capital shared stories of life under persistent bombardment and political pressure, describing how daily routines were disrupted by the threat of airstrikes and regime crackdowns. Dan Johnson, a BBC correspondent, spoke with individuals at a crossing in northwest Iran about their perspectives on the ongoing conflict.
Meanwhile, displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip were urged to secure their shelters as a severe storm threatened to damage their makeshift homes. BBC Verify’s Ben Chu analyzed the potential of the Royal Navy to safeguard the critical shipping lane, emphasizing its strategic importance amid the escalating tensions.
Verification and Global Implications
Footage verified by BBC Verify depicts a fire engulfing an oil depot in Iran, showcasing the continued flow of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Israeli offensive began on 27 February. The disruption in trade at the Middle East’s largest port has intensified due to Iran’s blockade of the vital waterway. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper defended the UK’s stance against President Trump’s critique of its involvement in the conflict.
Residents in the Beirut neighborhood of Dahieh have evacuated their homes amid relentless Israeli airstrikes. The BBC’s Nick Marsh explored how regional instability could ripple into global inflation, affecting economies far beyond the Gulf. Iranians fleeing the country recounted the harsh realities of living under constant aerial threats and political repression.
Israeli military officials confirmed they initiated “a wave of strikes” shortly after directing civilians in southern Lebanon to vacate their homes. The attacks underscored the intensity of the conflict, with video evidence revealing a drone crash near an airport and explosions rocking the capital overnight.
