Lyse Doucet

Lyse Doucet is the BBC's Chief International Correspondent. She is newsworthy due to her recent reporting from Tehran, Iran, a rare opportunity for the BBC since a crackdown on anti-government protests. Her reports cover the 47th anniversary of the Iranian revolution, the government's show of strength, and the underlying discontent following the suppression of protests where thousands were reportedly killed. Doucet highlights the unprecedented scale of the security crackdown and internet shutdown. She also provides analysis on the challenges facing Iran's rulers, suggesting they are confronting their most serious crisis since the 1979 revolution. Additionally, she offers broader international analysis, including commentary on Donald Trump's impact on the world order.