Intro

The United States may have launched strikes on Iran this week, but Donald Trump also found time for a war of words.

This time, it was with the prime ministers of the UK and Spain – after they refused to allow America access to their airbases ahead of the attack.

Keir Starmer and Pedro Sanchez have responded with some tough words of their own – so why are they and other European leaders finally standing up to Trump?

Niall is joined by Sky’s defence analyst Michael Clarke.

Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show – why@sky.uk