The 100th Day of the US-Israel War with Iran | BBC News

Why It Matters

The war’s disruption of the Strait of Hormuz is inflating global energy prices and reshaping geopolitical alliances, directly impacting inflation and economic stability worldwide.

Key Takeaways

• Israel strikes Beirut’s southern suburbs, targeting Hezbollah positions.
• US shoots down two Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz.
• Oil prices surged from $65 to $120 per barrel, inflating global costs.
• Ceasefire remains fragile; negotiations stalled over nuclear guarantees and sanctions.
• Russia and Norway benefit from higher oil prices amid sanctions shifts.

Summary

The BBC’s 100‑day briefing marks a new escalation in the US‑Israel war with Iran, highlighted by Israel’s air strikes on two buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs – a Hezbollah stronghold – and the US military shooting down two Iranian attack drones over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

The conflict has crippled roughly one‑fifth of global oil flow, sending Brent crude from $65 to over $120 a barrel and driving up energy‑related inflation worldwide. A tentative cease‑fire signed in early April continues to crumble amid repeated violations, while diplomatic talks stall over Iran’s nuclear program guarantees and the release of $24 billion in frozen assets.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended the Beirut raids as retaliation for Hezbollah rocket fire, citing a recent US‑Israeli phone call in which President Trump warned against further escalation. An Iranian lawmaker warned of “stern” retaliation, and business correspondent Mark Ashdown detailed the cascading economic fallout, from soaring fuel prices in Africa and Southeast Asia to unexpected gains for Russia and Norway.

The war’s persistence threatens global energy security, fuels inflationary pressures, and complicates US‑led negotiations that could reshape Middle‑East geopolitics. With Israeli elections looming and US domestic politics influencing diplomatic levers, the next weeks could determine whether the conflict deepens or a fragile peace emerges.

Original Description

100 days into the US-Israel war with Iran, Israel launches airstrikes on the Lebanese capital of Beirut, hitting two buildings in the southern suburbs.

We look at footage from the day the war began and hear analysis from the BBC's veteran World Affairs Editor, John Simpson, as well as a range of BBC specialists to assess the prospects for a peace deal and the implications for the global economy.

BBC Persian's Kasra Naji discusses the warning from a senior member of the Iranian parliament that "people in Israel should look at the skies tonight" suggesting that Iran's missiles may be raining on them tonight.

Since this episode was recorded, Iran has launched missile strikes on northern Israel - follow live:

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