The Week: The War In Iran Escalates
Has President Trump lost control of the war in Iran?
March 20, 2026
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March 20, 2026
The Week: The War In Iran Escalates
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<p>Today, Adam, Chris and Faisal are joined by Panorama Jane Corbin to discuss the latest strikes in the war in Iran.</p><p>They look at a straining relationship between Israel and the US and how the UK is reacting to the shock to the global economy.</p><p>You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.
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