The US and Israel have been attacking Iran for a third day, while Tehran has continued its retaliatory strikes against Washington's allies across the Gulf. The conflict has been spreading across the region, with Iran-backed Hezbollah militants trading fire and, according to Lebanese officials, at least 31 people have been killed in Israeli strikes. In a special show, Petrie looks into the issues in the middle east from multiple angles.

Firstly for the local perspective, Middle East Lecturer at SOAS University, Dr Rowena Abdul Razak, lays out the events of the last few days and the impact they've had. Former Newspaper Editor and Political Commentator, David Wooding, reacts to Keir Starmer making it clear the UK will not be joining offensive action. Finally, Vice Chair of Democrats Abroad UK, George King, shows the American perspective after Donald Trump outlines his military objectives.

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