Will Trump put boots on the ground in Iran? – The Latest

Will Trump put boots on the ground in Iran? – The Latest

As thousands of US soldiers and marines arrive in the Middle East, Iran is accusing Washington of privately plotting a ground assault while publicly touting ceasefire talks. Donald Trump threatened to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy infrastructure, said his ‘preference would be to take the oil’ in Iran and that US forces could seize the regime’s export hub on Kharg Island, while also claiming he was in talks with a new ‘reasonable regime’. Yemen’s Houthi forces have also entered the conflict, bringing the threat of further damage to the global economy. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian columnist and host of Politics Weekly America, Jonathan Freedland watch on YouTube. And listen to Politics Weekly America here, or wherever you get your podcasts.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

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Could the Iran war trigger a global economic crisis? – The Latest

Could the Iran war trigger a global economic crisis? – The Latest

Global oil and gas prices have skyrocketed as war halts energy exports from the Middle East. The strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage of water that facilitates the shipping of about a fifth of the world...

4 Mar 11min

What do Netanyahu and Trump really want in Iran?

What do Netanyahu and Trump really want in Iran?

Who’s calling the shots in the US-Israeli war on Iran? Chief Middle East correspondent Emma Graham-Harrison and international security correspondent Jason Burke report. Help support our independent jo...

4 Mar 25min

War widens in the Middle East – The Latest

War widens in the Middle East – The Latest

Israel has deployed soldiers on the ground in southern Lebanon and is carrying out heavy airstrikes in the country as conflict in the Middle East continues to spread. It comes after the Iran-backed Le...

3 Mar 9min

Chaos in the Gulf

Chaos in the Gulf

After the US and Israel assassinated Iran’s Supreme leader, Tehran has hit back. Missiles have rained down on the Gulf. Will the region retaliate? Julian Borger reports. Help support our independent j...

3 Mar 30min

Iran war escalates: what’s Trump’s endgame? - The Latest

Iran war escalates: what’s Trump’s endgame? - The Latest

The war in the Middle East continues to escalate, with casualties and destruction reported across at least nine countries in under 10 hours. Israeli and US warplanes launched a fresh wave of strikes a...

2 Mar 13min

The assassination of Iran’s ayatollah – and fears for a wider conflict

The assassination of Iran’s ayatollah – and fears for a wider conflict

Iran’s supreme leader was killed in a military strike on his compound as Israel and the US launched attacks on the country. Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguard...

1 Mar 29min

Greens win Gorton and Denton: is this a turning point for UK politics? – The Latest

Greens win Gorton and Denton: is this a turning point for UK politics? – The Latest

The Green Party has pulled off a landmark victory in the Gordon and Denton byelection in a major blow to Keir Starmer. Hannah Spencer, a local plumber, was elected as the party’s first MP in northern ...

27 Feb 11min

The men trying to do friendship, better – podcast

The men trying to do friendship, better – podcast

Can talking about their problems help men forge closer relationships – or is there another way? Josh Halliday reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

27 Feb 27min

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