Watch: Iranians gather in Tehran following ceasefire announcement
Watch: Iranians gather in Tehran following ceasefire announcement
In Tehran, citizens assembled in groups, displaying national symbols and voicing support following the US and Iran’s agreement on a two-week temporary truce. The deal hinges on Iran permitting unimpeded passage for vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on the US halting its military actions. This arrangement follows a month of escalating tensions after Israel and the United States targeted Iranian installations, prompting retaliation across the Gulf region.
Pakistan’s role in the negotiations
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, facilitated the discussions, declaring the ceasefire effective immediately. The agreement aims to de-escalate hostilities, though its long-term success remains uncertain. As the truce takes effect, the focus shifts to its implications for regional stability.
Footage from the conflict’s aftermath
BBC reports capture the mourning of three journalists who perished in a targeted attack in southern Lebanon. Israeli forces were ordered to dismantle Hezbollah’s supply routes over the Litani River, as seen in footage where correspondent Steve Sweeney dives from frame as a missile strikes. Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency confirmed at least 10 fatalities and 27 injuries in the incident.
“The ceasefire was effective immediately,” said Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during the mediation process.
Meanwhile, displaced Palestinians in the enclave were urged to secure their tents against a sudden storm. Iranians at a crossing in north-west Iran shared their reflections on the war and the oppressive regime’s tactics. BBC Verify also explored the Royal Navy’s potential involvement in monitoring the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the strategic significance of the waterway.
Impact on trade and global costs
Trade at the Middle East’s busiest port has faced severe disruption since Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz began. The BBC’s Nick Marsh analyzed how Middle East instability could influence worldwide living expenses. Iranians who have fled the country described the harsh realities of life under continuous bombardment and regime control.
Footage from the early hours of Sunday shows flames engulfing a building after renewed attacks on the Gulf state. Social media clips depict intense fires and smoke rising above the city skyline. A verified video by a witness displays a drone crash near the airport, underscoring the ongoing threats to infrastructure. Explosions shook the capital overnight as airstrikes targeted its main airport.
“We verified the video of the fire at the oil depot to ensure its authenticity,” explained Ben Chu from BBC Verify.
Reactions and ongoing challenges
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper defended the UK’s approach to the conflict, countering President Trump’s criticism. In Beirut’s Dahieh suburb, some residents have evacuated their homes amid relentless Israeli air strikes. The Israeli military initiated “a wave of strikes” shortly after directing civilians in southern Lebanon to vacate their homes immediately.
