Will the Iran war spread across the Middle East?
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The war in Iran is already reverberating across the Middle East.
From surging oil and gas prices, to threats against Gulf trade routes and rising regional tensions, the conflict is having far-reaching effects beyond Iran’s borders.
Our editors examine whether the war can be contained, or if the region is heading towards a wider war.
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00:00 – How far could the war spread?
01:20 – Is the Gulf’s stability model under threat?
03:35 – Are regional alliances being tested?
05:30 – Why is America choosing deeper involvement?
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