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Should the UK get involved in Iran? That’s the question dominating the latest episode as tensions in the Middle East escalate following reports of British backing for military action and suspected Iranian involvement in attacks near a RAF base in Cyprus.
Security and intelligence expert Anthony Glees joins the show to assess the risks of escalation and what UK involvement could realistically look like. Anti-regime Iranian journalist Niyak Ghorbani explains how the situation is being viewed by Iranians inside and outside the country, and whether pressure on the regime is growing.
Journalist and broadcaster Peter Oborne discusses the political and media reaction in Britain, including the debate over whether the UK should support or distance itself from any widening conflict.
And Iranian-British human rights activist Lily Moo gives a perspective on the human rights implications, what ordinary Iranians are facing, and what role the UK should play moving forward.
We break down the latest developments, the geopolitical stakes, and the big question: should Britain get involved.
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