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Fri, 06 Mar 2026

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 Watch: How war in Iran may affect food and fuel prices

The BBC's Nick Marsh examines how unrest in the Middle East will impact living costs around the world.

* Key shipping routes are being disrupted due to ongoing strikes by US and Israel on Iran, with nearby Middle Eastern states also affected.
* Oil and gas production in the region is being impacted, which could lead to a rise in global living costs.
* Residents in Beirut's Dahieh suburb have fled their homes amid Israeli air strikes.
* The Israeli military launched a wave of strikes after telling civilians to leave southern Lebanon immediately.
* Explosions and smoke are seen in Beirut as Israel targets Hezbollah sites.
* At least 9 people killed, 27 injured in missile strike on Israeli city of Beit Shemesh.
* Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed by US-Israel attack, leading to retaliatory attacks and celebrations worldwide.
* Several countries have intercepted missiles fired from Iran at US military bases on their territory.
* British woman detained by Iran recounts her experience in prison before being sentenced to 10 years for espionage.
* Aid is still not sufficient in Gaza despite ceasefire three months ago, according to the UN.
* Kurdish-run prisons hold around 8,000 suspected IS fighters and 34,000 of their family members in camps.