Layla Hassan

Middle East Correspondent

Layla Hassan is a Middle East correspondent covering the complex web of alliances, rivalries, and proxy conflicts across the region. Fluent in Arabic, Farsi, and English, she has reported from Tehran, Beirut, Baghdad, and Riyadh. Her work focuses on Iran's regional influence, Gulf state security dynamics, and the humanitarian consequences of armed conflict. She previously worked for Al Jazeera English and the BBC Arabic Service before joining The Conflict Desk.