{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/695e7828a32e86d77573ead2/69b433234266c9b1c784a95f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"UK-US relations hit the rocks over Iran war","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/695e7828a32e86d77573ead2/1773417849494-da2679c6-39e1-417a-a593-c7956263c820.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The so-called 'special relationship' between the UK and US has become fractured over the US-Israeli war on Iran.</p><p><br></p><p>US President Donald Trump is angry with Prime Minister Keir Starmer after he refused to allow the US to use UK airbases to launch its initial offensive on Iran. He has since given approval for American aircraft to use UK bases.</p><p><br></p><p>But how much damage did this decision by the UK government do to relations with the UK's closest ally - and can it be repaired?</p><p><br></p><p>Joining Robyn Dwyer for this discussion:</p><p><br></p><p>Adam Boulton</p><p>British Political Broadcaster</p><p><br></p><p>Stuart Crawford</p><p>Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Defence Analyst</p><p><br></p><p>Erol Morkoc</p><p>Spokesperson for Republican Overseas UK</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>To access the back catalogue of Roundtable discussions <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/@RoundtableTRTWorld</a></p>","author_name":"TRT World"}