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John Simpson analyses the Iranian position in their confrontation with the United States in the Gulf and examines the state of play in Russia's war with Ukraine.

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC's unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the Iranian position in their confrontation with the United States in the Gulf, examines the state of play in Russia's war with Ukraine and looks at the chances of Benjamin Netanyahu surviving as Israeli prime minister after elections later this year.

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26 minutes

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Sun 10 May 202602:30
BBC News Channel

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  • Wed 6 May 202623:00
    BBC Two except Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD
  • Wed 6 May 202623:30
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
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    BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
  • Sun 10 May 202602:30
    BBC News Channel