Iran has withstood US and Israel's offensive more effectively than those who attacked it had expected. They've made the most of geography - and shown just how vulnerable the global economy is.
Despite this, Iran's allies, Moscow and Beijing, have been keeping their distance. But what about Yemen's Houthis? What difference could they make in this war?
And at what point will the Gulf countries step in?
Guest: Neil Quilliam, energy policy, geopolitics and foreign affairs specialist.
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