Dr. Rahman Interview - August 20, 2025

U.S. intelligence reportedly concludes Iran’s government is not at risk of collapse despite the escalating conflict, undercutting claims of imminent regime change. Senator Ted Cruz warns the threat of a terrorist attack is now higher—after previously insisting America was “much, ...  Show more

Donald Trump declares the Iran war is “nearly won,” even as Israeli leaders signal the conflict may continue and a preliminary inquiry finds the U.S. likely responsible for a strike that hit a school in Iran. The widening war is also triggering a global fertilizer crisis, threate ...  Show more

What’s the relationship between intelligence agencies and the politicians they serve? How does Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu react in a crisis? How confident should we be that the ceasefire will last? Alastair and Rory are joined by former Head of Mossad Intelligence ...  Show more

In an extraordinary press conference alongside Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Donald Trump suggested the US could “own” the Gaza Strip and turn it into "the Riviera of the Middle East".His comments have sparked condemnation from countries across the Middle East and th ...  Show more

Donald Trump is considering how far the United States should go in joining Israel’s attacks on Iran. Sarah and Anthony - who were both at the G7 summit in Canada on Monday, with Anthony travelling on Air Force One with Trump - discuss whether the U.S. is on the brink of another M ...  Show more

Was it Joe Biden's quiet diplomacy or Donald Trump’s loud threats that brought the two sides to a place where a ceasefire is at least within reach? Over night Israeli rockets killed more than 70 Palestinians suggesting we are still a long way out from peace. How much power rests ...  Show more