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Trump vs Iran: Is the UK ready for war?

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The Middle East is at war - but how does the conflict end and what role will the UK play? Sir Alex Younger, the former head of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) joins the podcast team to discuss what the US strikes o...

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Trump vs Iran: Is the UK ready for war? is an episode from INSIDE BRIEFING with Institute for Government by Institute for Government. The Middle East is at war - but how does the conflict end and what role will the UK play? Sir Alex Younger...

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Published Mar 4, 2026, 40:47 long, audio available.

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The Middle East is at war - but how does the conflict end and what role will the UK play? Sir Alex Younger, the former head of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) joins the podcast team to discuss what the US strikes on Iran mean for the region, for the UK and for global security. Keir Starmer has said the UK will “not join regime change from the skies”, but huge questions remain over the extent of British involvement in the crisis - and the conflict is certain to have lasting consequences for this country. But just how ready is the UK to respond to a shock of this scale? Plus: Spring Forecast fall-out? The economy is sure to be affected but global events, but Rachel Reeves struck a bullish tone in her spring forecast on Tuesday. We review the numbers - and assess the chancellor’s plan. Hannah White and Alex Thomas present. With Dan Haile and Jill Rutter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Published Mar 4, 2026 and 40:47 long