497. Is Trump Plotting Regime Change in Iran? (Question Time)
February 5, 2026
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497. Is Trump Plotting Regime Change in Iran? (Question Time)
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497. Is Trump Plotting Regime Change in Iran? (Question Time)
Summary
Is Trump deliberately wielding chaos as a negotiating tactic with Iran? When did it become acceptable for world leaders to openly interfere in each other's elections, as seen with Orbán's international campaign support? How vulnerable is Starmer's position heading into the Gorton and Denton by-election?
Join Rory and Alastair as they discuss all these questions and more.
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