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Can Starmer Keep Saying No To Trump?
Today, President Trump has reiterated his requests for support from Nato allies in securing the Strait of Hormuz - days after saying we don’t need” U…
9 hours ago
Will Starmer Help Trump In The War?
Today, President Trump has called on the UK and other allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, the world's busiest oil shipping channel.
Laura, Pad…
1 day, 17 hours ago
Will Putin Benefit From The Iran War?
Today, Laura catches up with Steve Rosenberg in Moscow and Frank Gardner in Saudi Arabia to get their take on the global impact the war in Iran is ha…
2 days, 11 hours ago
The Week: Jeremy Bowen On The Iran War
Today, James, Alex and Chris are joined by Jeremy Bowen to discuss the latest in the war in Iran.
They reflect on what lessons could be learnt from t…
3 days, 18 hours ago
Iran’s New Supreme Leader (Sort Of) Speaks Out
Today, the new Iranian Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, gave his first statement pledging to continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz.
This was deliver…
4 days, 11 hours ago
Everything We Know (And Don't Know) About The Mandelson Files
The government releases documents about appointing Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador.
5 days, 9 hours ago
Will War In Iran Really End "Very Soon"?
Today, President Trump has told reporters Iran war will be over “very soon”, but not this week.
Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says this…
6 days, 11 hours ago
What’s The Economic Cost Of The War In Iran?
Today, the Iran war has pushed oil prices above $100 a barrel for the first time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
James and Alex are joined…
1 week ago
How the Iraq war's legacy shaped the UK's Iran response
Today, we look at the extent to which the lessons learned from the Iraq war has shaped the UK's response to the war in Iran.
Keir Starmer has taken a …
1 week, 1 day ago
The Iranian president says sorry, but does he mean it?
Iran’s president has apologised to Gulf states for attacking them. He has also warned that Iran will not attack its neighbours "unless attacked first…
1 week, 2 days ago