Samara Gill hosts a special Talk discussion on the escalating Iran crisis, speaking to Erol Morkoc of Republicans Overseas and Iranian political commentator Younes Sadaghiani about Donald Trump’s military strategy, the future of the Iranian regime and growing criticism of Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership. Moorcock argues US strikes were “inevitable”, describing Trump’s approach as “dovish on boots on the ground but hawkish on tactical strikes” — a strategy designed to weaken Iran’s regime without dragging America into another long war.

Sadaghiani claims the reaction among many Iranians has been dramatically different to Western media narratives, insisting “90 per cent of Persians are celebrating” the weakening of the Islamic Republic. He argues Iran is fundamentally different from Iraq or Afghanistan — pointing to its history of democracy and strong national identity — and says regime change could open the door for a new political system led by figures such as Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi during a potential transition period.

The conversation also explores the geopolitical fallout for the West, including tensions between Washington and London. Guests warn the biggest global risk now is instability if Iran fractures internally, but argue the ultimate goal is clear: dismantling the current regime and preventing Tehran from ever obtaining nuclear weapons — a move they say could reshape the Middle East and redefine Western alliances.

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