Can Donald Trump bring peace to the Middle East or risk a wider war? As tensions with Iran escalate, Donald Trump has issued stark warnings, claiming he could “wipe out” Iran if it refuses a deal. We ask whether Trump’s approach is deterrence or dangerous escalation, and what it means for global stability, Israel, and the wider region.
Former US Navy intelligence officer Malcolm Nance and Greg Swenson debate Trump’s strategy, US foreign policy, and whether a deal with Iran is realistically achievable.
We also examine the growing political and cultural fallout in the UK after controversy surrounding Kanye West, with calls to block him from entering Britain following inflammatory remarks. Alex Hearn from Labour Against Antisemitism discusses antisemitism, free speech and the wider implications.
And Matthew Elliott reacts to a series of benefits system controversies, including major overpayments and rising welfare costs, as questions grow over fairness, public spending and the burden on working families.
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