Critics say Iran’s leadership uses religion, patronage and fear to sustain a far-reaching propaganda network. While many Iranians are seen as skeptical of the ideology, the government maintains control through incentives, intimidation and security forces.

The programme explores the political reaction to the Prime Minister's refusal to support the United States and Israel over Iran. It also covers the Chancellor's Spring Statement and a proposal to lower the voting age to 16.

Iran's president apologised to Gulf neighbours for missile and drone strikes and said attacks would stop unless they are used against Tehran. Hours later, Iranian forces claimed new strikes on United States bases, as the regional conflict with Israel intensifies.

Ron Arad’s widow urged Israel’s leaders to stop operations that could endanger soldiers in efforts to recover his remains. Her appeal followed a raid in Lebanon that failed to retrieve the missing airman’s body.

Retaliatory strikes following United States and Israeli attacks on Iran have drawn Lebanon, Israel, Turkey and Cyprus into a widening conflict. Civilian casualties, cross border displacement and regional instability are mounting.

Nancy Pelosi defended Barack Obama's 2011 Libya strikes while criticizing Donald Trump's recent attacks on Iran. She argues that the situations are legally different and says Trump should have sought congressional approval under the War Powers Act.

Iranian-American comedian Max Amini made history by headlining Madison Square Garden after years of international success. Drawing on his life between two cultures, he also uses his platform to speak out about human rights in Iran while planning new creative projects.

The United Nations special coordinator for Lebanon has urged Lebanon and Israel to begin talks to halt escalating violence. The warning comes as renewed fighting between Hezbollah and Israel raises fears of a worsening regional conflict.

Israeli special forces conducted a rare raid in eastern Lebanon seeking the remains of navigator Ron Arad but found no new evidence. Lebanese officials reported casualties from accompanying airstrikes.

The United States is sending a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East, signaling preparations for a prolonged conflict with Iran. The move aims to sustain military pressure, protect oil routes, and reinforce President Donald Trump's demand for Iran's surrender.

The United Nations special coordinator for Lebanon has called on Lebanon and Israel to enter talks to end renewed fighting. Her appeal comes as cross-border violence escalates following missile attacks by Hezbollah on Israel.

Kemi Badenoch is under fire after suggesting British jets were 'just hanging around' in the Middle East instead of preventing Iranian attacks. Ministers say her remarks insult the armed forces, while she insists she was criticising government strategy.