Parham Ghobadi

I spoke with BBC’s legendary @JohnSimpsonNews on whether the Iranian regime can survive this war.

Iran says if Donald Trump tries to return to war - the US and its allies will be met by many surprises - including strikes far beyond the middle east.

Our @nytimes report finds there was a second Israeli base in Iraq's desert. At least one dated back to the June '25 war. Israel chose Iraq for these covert ops due to US role in Iraq's security affairs. The shepherd who exposed the first base was killed. nytimes.com/2026/05/17/wor…

The only non-British flags at today’s "Unite the Kingdom" rally in London were pre-revolutionary Iranian flags (featuring the royal emblem), alongside some US and Israeli flags. ​All were carried by Iranian monarchists protesting alongside far-right British groups. These Iranian demonstrators, many immigrants or asylum seekers, sympathize with Tommy Robinson’s anti-immigration and anti-Islam messaging, and support US/Israeli military action against Iran. Covered on the ground by my colleague @BBCParham.

Pakistani officials have been travelling to Tehran one after another, but the sticking points remain significant.

Thanks to my backwatcher for saving the day. Today’s far-right protest in London.

@StTwitte ممنون

@BBCParham الان travel all nation رو می بینم و Iran2mo travel

دارم ویدیوهای جدید تهران تو یوتیوب رو می بینم، امروز داشتم ویدیوی خیابون سنایی رو می دیدم، در کل طراحی کافه‌هاش یه جوریه. جلوی کافه‌ها بازه و دو طرفش مشتری می‌تونه بشینه.

Iran’s Supreme Leader rejects US threats I explained that the Strait of Hormuz is now Iran’s key leverage, and unlike its nulcear program, it can be monetized. This has become a war of endurance between Iran & the US: not about who is stronger, but who can last longer.

@England_Lawyer Hi, I’m contacting you from the BBC. Could you please drop me a DM?

@HamidRezaAz @NicoleGrajewski @politybooks Congrats! Seeing your work in print must feel incredible—can’t wait to read it.

And finally… the author copies have arrived! It’s a great feeling to hold the finished book after such a long process. The Axis of Resistance: Iran, Israel and the Struggle for the Middle East UK & EU: May 8 | US & North America: July 14 @politybooks

Strait of Hormuz: Close. Reopen. Close again. Iran’s U-turn raises a bigger question: Unity—or a rift inside the system?

Blocking the Strait of Hormuz became Iran’s strongest weapon. But after the US naval blockade, Iran realised it had to put this gun back in the holster before it backfired. However, Iranian hardliners are not happy.

Possible consequences of a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz: - Cuts Iran’s main oil & gas revenue - Iran could retaliate by disrupting the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait via the Houthis - Iran could target energy infrastructures and water desalination plants in Gulf states - Another round of conflict, further depleting expensive US interceptor stockpiles through Iran’s low-cost drones and missiles Long-term risk for Iran: Tehran could be seen as a global threat which raises prospect of coalition action, similar to the Iraq War in 2003

هلما، دختری هجده ماهه، که از خمله اسرائیل به آپارتما‌نشان جان به در برد. اما کل خانواده‌اش کشته شدند، والدین و خواهر و برادرش. هدف، پدرش حمید میرزاده سرهنگ سپاه بود. اندیشکده اسرائیلی «آلما» گزارش داده که او از فرماندهان نیروهای موشکی ایران بوده. bbc.com/persian/articl…

I discussed the ceasefire between Israel, the US and Iran with my colleagues @bbclysedoucet, @CaitrionaPerry and @adamfleming on BBC’s Newscast youtu.be/mvdxHu8RuB4?si…

If Iran captures the US airman alive, he could be used both as a bargaining chip and a propaganda asset.

From “Make Iran Great Again” to “back to the Stone Age” — all within a month.

Iran says its forces are 'waiting' for US ground troops, as more American marines arrive in region

My colleague, @katywatson and I answered questions from the BBC audience about the war in Iran. @SumiSomaskanda

During Ali Khamenei’s rule, Iran kept a self-imposed 2,000 km missile range cap. Now it’s targeting the US-UK base on Diego Garcia Island — nearly 3,800 km away. Is that a shift in doctrine? @MartineBBC