Is the Iran war back on? | The Global Story
The US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced senators on Tuesday as the White House asked for tens of billions of dollars more to help fund
The US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced senators on Tuesday as the White House asked for tens of billions of dollars more to help fund the Iran war. It comes after over a week of consecutive US strikes, the deaths of several US service members, and the Iran-backed Houthis announcing a ‘maritime blockade’ in the region.
Tristan Redman from The Global Story podcast speaks to BBC World News correspondent Joe Inwood about the trouble brewing on three fronts for the US. For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news Chapters 00:00 The Iran war is back on 01:42 How much money is the United States spending on the Iran war?
03:30 When Donald Trump was asked about the ceasefire 05:18 The airstrikes restart 11:00 What's happening inside Iran? 14:42 American fatalities in the war 18:40 Will the Houthis join the war? 21:33 Could the Houthis shutdown the Red Sea strait?
23:39 Where does this all leave us?
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