'A new norm': BBC visits Doha market starting to fill up again two weeks into Iran war
The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.
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"the US was 'investigating'"
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"a drone struck a parking lot adjacent to the US consulate building in Dubai."
— Marco Rubio , Politician
"criticised the Spanish government after it blocked the US from using its bases during the attack on Iran."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"criticised Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the UK's initial response to US-Israeli strikes on Iran."
— Donald Trump , Politician
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
U.S. Secretary of State.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
Tom Fletcher is a musician and member of the band McFly, known for composing music for theatrical productions.
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The BBC's International News correspondent, Barbara Plett Usher, visits Doha's Souq Waqif market as strikes in the region continue.
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