Tehran has carried out more attacks on Gulf states despite an apology by the president to Iran's neighbours. Civilian targets have been hit, including airports and vital infrastructure. Who's in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react as the attacks continue?

In this episode: 
John Brennan, Former Director, Central Intelligence Agency under the Obama administration. 
Bader Al-Saif, Professor, Kuwait University.
Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. 

Host: James Bays

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Tehran has carried out more attacks on Gulf states despite an apology by the president to Iran's neighbours. Civilian targets have been hit, including airports and vital infrastructure. Who's in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react as the attacks continue?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>John Brennan, Former Director, Central Intelligence Agency under the Obama administration.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Bader Al-Saif, Professor, Kuwait University.</li>
<li>Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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How will Gulf states react as Iranian attacks continue?

Several countries say they will take action against Iran's near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But with no end in sight to the war, what would make Tehran open the waterway? And is using force an option?

In this episode: 
Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran
Rockford Weitz, Maritime Studies Program Director at Tufts University's Fletcher School
Craig Murray, Maritime specialist and former Maritime Section head of the UK's Foreign Office

Host: Rishaad Salamat

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Several countries say they will take action against Iran's near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But with no end in sight to the war, what would make Tehran open the waterway?&nbsp;And is using force an option?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran</li>
<li>Rockford Weitz, Maritime Studies Program Director at Tufts University's Fletcher School</li>
<li>Craig Murray, Maritime specialist and former Maritime Section head of the UK's Foreign Office</li>
</ul>
Host: Rishaad Salamat
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What would it take for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

Israel and the US continue to bomb Iran. But Israeli opinion polls suggest support for the war is dropping, while Iranian missiles still force millions into shelters there. So, what does Israel now seek from attacking Iran, and what could end its onslaught? 

In this episode: 
Daniel Levy, President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator during the Oslo Accords 
Gordon Gray, Kuwait Professor of Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Affairs at Georgetown University and a former U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia
Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow at Chatham House 

Host: James Bays 

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Israel and the US continue to bomb Iran. But Israeli opinion polls suggest support for the war is dropping, while Iranian missiles still force millions into shelters there. So, what does Israel now seek from attacking Iran, and what could end its onslaught?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Daniel Levy, President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator during the Oslo Accords&nbsp;</li>
<li>Gordon Gray, Kuwait Professor of Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Affairs at Georgetown University and a former U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia</li>
<li>Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow at Chatham House&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host:&nbsp;James Bays&nbsp;
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As support for war fades, what Is Israel seeking in Iran?

As Israel's parliament approves the death penalty to hang Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, far-right ministers celebrate with champagne. The UN, Europe, and rights groups have condemned the law, but not the US. What are the implications? 

In this episode: 
Mustafa Barghouti, General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative political party 
Ofer Cassif, member of the Israeli parliament, the Knesset
William Schabas, Professor of International Law at Middlesex University and author of  the book 'The Abolition of the Death Penalty in International Law'

Host: James Bays

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As Israel's parliament approves the death penalty to hang Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, far-right ministers celebrate with champagne. The UN, Europe, and rights groups have condemned the law, but not the US. What are the implications?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Mustafa Barghouti, General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative political party&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ofer Cassif, member of the Israeli parliament, the Knesset</li>
<li>William Schabas, Professor of International Law at Middlesex University and author of &nbsp;the book 'The Abolition of the Death Penalty in International Law'</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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