How close are America and Iran to war?
Our weekly podcast on democracy in America. This week, what tensions with Iran mean for the chance of peace in the Middle East
America has launched strikes against Iranian-backed militias in the Middle East, in response to an attack on a base in Jordan where three US troops died. How close are America and Iran to war?
John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and Idrees Kahloon. They’re joined by General Frank McKenzie, former commander of US Central Command, and The Economist’s Anton La Guardia.
Runtime: 51 min
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