Episodes

  • Starmer, Trump and the shaky ‘special relationship’

    Starmer, Trump and the shaky ‘special relationship’
    Mar 5 2026
    Rafael Behr on why Donald Trump’s war on Iran presents a strategic dilemma for Keir Starmer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    26 mins
  • What do Netanyahu and Trump really want in Iran?

    What do Netanyahu and Trump really want in Iran?
    Mar 4 2026
    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 journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    26 mins
  • Could the Iran war trigger a global economic crisis? – The Latest

    Could the Iran war trigger a global economic crisis? – The Latest
    Mar 4 2026
    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’s oil, has been in effect closed since the regional war began, prompting fears of a global economic crisis. According to reports, traffic has dropped by about 80%, but how long until we feel the effects? Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian’s head of business, John Collingridge – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    11 mins
  • Why is Israel attacking Lebanon? – The Latest

    Why is Israel attacking Lebanon? – The Latest
    Mar 3 2026
    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 Lebanese militant group Hezbollah launched missiles and drones toward Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Beirut-based journalist Will Christou – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    10 mins
  • Iran war escalates: what’s Trump’s endgame? - The Latest

    Iran war escalates: what’s Trump’s endgame? - The Latest
    Mar 2 2026
    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 across Iran, while US allies in the Gulf states are under attack from Iranian missiles and drones. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to the Guardian’s head of international news, Jamie Wilson – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    13 mins
  • Chaos in the Gulf

    Chaos in the Gulf
    Mar 3 2026
    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 journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
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    31 mins
  • The assassination of Iran’s ayatollah – and fears for a wider conflict

    The assassination of Iran’s ayatollah – and fears for a wider conflict
    Mar 1 2026
    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 theguardian.com/infocus
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    30 mins
  • The men trying to do friendship, better – podcast

    The men trying to do friendship, better – podcast
    Feb 27 2026
    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
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    27 mins