Assed Baig

Assed Baig is a journalist working for Al Jazeera, reporting from various conflict zones. He is newsworthy due to his on-the-ground coverage of escalating tensions and conflicts in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Recently, Baig has reported extensively from Iraq, covering the fallout from US military actions targeting Iran-aligned groups, including the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF), and drone attacks near the US embassy in Baghdad. His reports highlight Iraq's position as a battleground in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. Prior to this, Baig reported from the Thailand-Cambodia border, documenting the fighting, ceasefire attempts, and displacement of civilians. His work provides firsthand accounts of the human impact of these conflicts and the geopolitical dynamics at play, making him a significant voice in understanding these complex situations.