Lise Doucette

Lise Doucette, BBC's chief international correspondent, offers a gripping on-the-ground report from Mashhad amidst escalating protests in Iran. She shares vivid eyewitness accounts, revealing the chilling scenes of a makeshift morgue and the harsh state crackdown on dissent. The conversation shifts to the geopolitical landscape as tensions rise between Iran and the U.S., with President Trump hinting at military options. Doucette's firsthand narrative sheds light on the complex human rights violations at play, making the situation even more urgent.

Helena Humphrey, BBC Washington correspondent offering analysis of US policy. Lise Doucette, BBC reporter on-the-ground covering US military movements. They discuss Trump’s warning to Iran amid a US naval buildup. They examine risks of escalation and US actions in Venezuela. Tensions, military posture and diplomatic brinkmanship take center stage.

David Willis, a BBC North America correspondent, and Lise Doucette, the Chief international correspondent, dive into high-stakes discussions surrounding Greenland's future. They reveal Denmark's concerns over the U.S. ambitions to take control of this Arctic island. Doucette also analyzes Trump's military posture toward Iran amidst ongoing protests and geopolitical tensions. The pair highlight the implications of these diplomatic moves and explore the broader context of U.S. foreign policy, leaving listeners questioning what comes next.