Is this the start of a new phase in the US-Iran war?
Following another night of US strikes on Iran and Tehran responding by hitting its Gulf neighbours, Donald Trump has today vowed to ramp things up even further tonight. Roland Oliphant discusses the latest news with chief foreign affairs commentator David Blair, and asks whether Trump can bomb his way out of the deadlock.
Plus, for the first time ever, the World Cup 2026 will see a nation host a team it's currently at war with. As the competition kicks off, sports news reporter Tom Morgan joins Roland Oliphant from Mexico to discuss the strength of each side's teams, the politics behind the visa and ticketing rows, and how Iran and USA could even face one another on the pitch.
Highlights
- Trump hits Iran with dozens of Tomahawks and vows to keep going
- The World Cup Iran war row: Everything you need to know
CONTRIBUTORS:
Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant
David Blair, chief foreign affairs commentator @davidblairdt
Tom Morgan, sports news correspondent @Tom_Morgs
CONTENT REFERENCED:
Iran arrive at World Cup with swipe at US over attack on school
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/06/08/iran-team-arrive-mexico-world-cup-swipe-us-attack-school/
As cartels slink into shadows for the World Cup, horror remains
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/06/10/world-cup-mexico-search-victims-cartels-disappeared/
Producer: Peter Shevlin
Executive Producers: Venetia Rainey & Louisa Wells
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