Zein Basravi

Zein Basravi is a correspondent for Al Jazeera, primarily covering events in the Middle East. Recent news articles highlight Basravi's reporting on the escalating tensions and conflict involving Iran, the US, Israel, and other regional actors. Basravi has reported on Iranian missile attacks targeting Qatar, including a base housing US troops, and Qatar's response in downing Iranian fighter jets. She also covers the impact of these conflicts on Dubai and the UAE, particularly concerning oil prices and shipping lanes. Beyond the immediate conflict, Basravi has reported on internal Syrian affairs, including the integration of Kurdish-led SDF forces with the Syrian government, the Syrian government's takeover of a prison in Raqqa, and celebrations in Deir Hafer following the Syrian army's advancement. She also covered an art collective in Aleppo working to bridge war divisions. Basravi's reporting is significant as it provides on-the-ground insights into the complex and rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape of the Middle East.