Tensions Rising: Israel, Iran, and U.S. Intervention

Today, what role could the UK play in the conflict between Israel and Iran?

President Donald Trump will decide on whether the US gets directly involved in the Iran-Israel conflict within the next two weeks, the White House says.

Adam, Chris, Alex and Faisal discuss; what the Prime Minister's options are if the US does directly attack Iran? How the conflict could impact prices in the UK? And, whether parliament would have a vote on any UK involvement?

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