Iran War Escalation: Strait Of Hormuz Crisis, Trump’s Next Move And Britain’s Response

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the Iran conflict threatens to spiral into a wider crisis — with the crucial Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20% of the world’s oil passes, at the centre of the global standoff. On Talk War, Republican strategist Amy Tarkanian discusses the growing concern in the United States that the conflict could drag on for years, with reports suggesting thousands of US Marines could soon be deployed.The episode also examines the political fallout between Washington and London, after Donald Trump criticised the UK for failing to step up militarily. With polls suggesting most Britons oppose joining the war, the debate intensifies over whether Britain should support its closest ally — or stay out of another long and costly conflict.Plus, political voices from Westminster weigh in on the UK’s military readiness, defence spending and Keir Starmer's leadership during an escalating global crisis. As war risks widening across the region, Talk War asks the key question: how far could this conflict spread — and what role should Britain play? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.