Listen "Israel-Iran strikes: What's sparked the latest conflict and what does it mean for the Middle East?"
Episode Synopsis
Tensions are high in the Middle East, as Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes. It comes after Israel launched a surprise attack last Friday against multiple targets in Iran, including nuclear and military sites. Iran has retaliated, and this back and forth shows no signs of stopping – instead, both sides are threatening to escalate the conflict. With major international players now weighing in, how big could this get – and will New Zealand have to pick a side? Today on The Front Page, University of Otago international relations professor, Robert Patman is with us to take us through the history, and future, of this complicated relationship. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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