US and Israel step up attacks on Iran
Global News Podcast
BBC
4.3 • 8.3K Ratings
🗓️ 5 March 2026
⏱️ 27 minutes
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Summary
Massive explosions are reported in Tehran and in Karaj to its west as the United States and Israel step up their attacks on Iranian cities. We hear what life is like for those living there. Iran continues to retaliate with attacks on Israel and other countries in the region -- although it denies carrying out drone strikes in Azerbaijan. Ukraine's President Zelensky says he is prepared to lend his support to Gulf states facing Iran's missile attacks and we ask what that help might look like. Also: we take you to Nepal's election, the first since Gen-Z protests brought down the last government. Conservatives from the Anglican church deny they are splitting from the communion after choosing a Rwandan bishop to head a new religious council. And new research suggests stopping weight loss jabs can lead to rapid weight regain in one year. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk
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| 0:00.0 | BBC Sounds, music, radio, podcasts. |
| 0:05.5 | This is the Global News podcast from the BBC World Service. |
| 0:11.0 | I'm Celia Hatton, and at 16 hours GMT on Thursday, the 5th of March, these are our main stories. |
| 0:18.2 | The United States and Israel have stepped up their attacks on Iranian cities, |
| 0:22.8 | and Iran has denied carrying out drone strikes on targets in Azerbaijan as the impact of the |
| 0:28.5 | conflict continues to spread. Also in this podcast, could Ukraine help Gulf states facing missile |
| 0:36.7 | and drone attacks? |
| 0:38.2 | Thousands move from southern Lebanon to escape strikes there. |
| 0:42.3 | And we'll take you to Nepal's election, the first, since Gen Z protests brought down the last government. |
| 0:49.9 | I'm here to vote, hoping to bring new changes in Nepal. |
| 0:54.0 | That was what all of us are seeking, |
| 0:56.1 | and that was what all the Gen Z revolt was about. |
| 1:03.7 | Day six of the U.S. Israel war with Iran and frustration and fatigues being expressed in many |
| 1:10.4 | parts of the Middle East. |
| 1:12.0 | In the last 12 hours, there have been fresh waves of attacks. |
| 1:16.1 | The United States and Israel have intensified their joint bombing campaign on Iran. |
| 1:20.9 | In the last few hours, we've seen images of destruction across the Iranian capital, Tehran. |
| 1:26.6 | Those verified images, you can see them for |
| 1:28.7 | yourself on the BBC website, show huge clouds of smoke rising from the center of the city. |
| 1:35.0 | One video that's circulating online shows Tehran's Azadi football stadium severely damaged |
| 1:41.0 | with smoke coming out of a sports hall. Here are some eyewitness reports that have been voiced by our producers. |
| 1:48.1 | Today I went to the Tehran Sard. |
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