Relentless US and Israeli attacks on Iran killed top figures with thousands of air-strikes across the country. Iran has retaliated, hitting Israel and Gulf neighbours, targeting energy facilities and supply routes. So what are Iran's options now?

In this episode:

• Elijah Magnier, Military and political analyst who specialises in wars in the Middle East
• Setareh Sadeqi, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran
• Mehran Kamrava, Iranian Studies Unit at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies

Host: Imran Khan

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Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has wanted to attack Iran for his entire political career, and he finally got his way with Donald Trump in the White House. Within Israel, there's huge support for the war. So how could it impact Netanyahu's political future?

In this episode:

• Alon Pinkas, former Ambassador and Consul General of Israel in New York
• Dahlia Scheindlin, political consultant and pollster based in Tel Aviv
• Mitchell Barak, founder of Keevoon Research, Strategy and Communications, and former aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Host: Imran Khan

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The Strait of Hormuz has effectively been closed to most shipping since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran — sending energy prices soaring worldwide. The marine channel in the Gulf had been the gateway for 20% of global energy supplies. What difficulties does this pose for Donald Trump?

In this episode:

• Eli Bremer, Republican Strategist and Retired Major in the U.S. Air Force
• Andreas Krieg, Associate Professor at the School of Security Studies at King's College London
• Patrick Bury, Defence and Security Expert at the University of Bath

Host: James Bays

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What's the impact of the war in Iran on China? The two countries are close trading partners.Yet, Beijing has largely stayed away from lending any support to Tehran. But what does China stand to lose in this latest conflict in the Middle East?

In this episode:

• Shaun RHINE, Founder and Managing Director, China Market Research Group.

• Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow, Stimson Center.

• Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor, University of Tehran.

Host: James Bays

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The already bad situation in Gaza...is getting worse as the war in Iran rages on. The humanitarian crisis is deepening and efforts to enforce the US-brokered ceasefire are put on hold. So, is the world ignoring Gaza? And how's that benefitting Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu?

In this episode:

• Abdulla Al Etaibi - Assistant Professor in International Affairs at Qatar University.

• Mohammed Salah - Founder, 'Tech From Palestine' NGO.

• Gordon Gray - Former U.S. Ambassador and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs.

  Host: James Bays

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With Lebanon under fire, the UN chief visits Beirut, calling for peace. Israel's bombing campaign has displaced nearly a million people. Now, its troops are advancing and threatening to stay. So, what's the endgame?

In this episode:

• Nadim Houry, Executive Director of the Arab Reform Initiative
• Maureen Philippon, Norwegian Refugee Council’s country director for Lebanon
• Nicholas Noe, Editor-in-Chief of the Beirut-based news service, Mideastwire.com

Host: James Bays

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Does U.S. President Donald Trump have an exit strategy for the war with Iran? He is reportedly under pressure to set a deadline. But with contradicting statements from his administration, when will this offensive end? And on what terms?

In this episode:

• Adolfo Franco, U.S. Republican strategist and former adviser to U.S. Senator John McCain
• Foad Izadi, Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran
• Lawrence Wilkerson, Retired U.S. Army colonel and former Chief of Staff for U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell

Host: Sami Zeidan

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Europe is under pressure as the conflict in the Middle East continues, and is now competing with Asia for scarcer oil and gas supplies. Rocketing prices benefit Russia and weaken sanctions imposed for the war in Ukraine, with Europe wary of antagonising Donald Trump. How is the Iran war impacting all these?

In this episode:

• Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for Europe at The New York Times
• Chris Weafer, CEO of Macro-Advisory, a strategic consultancy focused on Russia and Eurasia
• Alan Tonelson, Economist and founder of the RealityChek blog

Host: Imran Khan

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