The Daily T Starmer's embarrassing warship scramble as Iran war spirals
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Mar 3, 2026 
Robert Jenrick, former Conservative cabinet minister turned Reform-aligned critic, and Emily Thornberry, Labour MP and foreign affairs chair, join to debate urgent foreign policy and economic fallout. They discuss the UK’s delayed naval response to France’s Mediterranean deployment, legal questions over strikes on Iran, and the political spin around the Spring Statement.
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Iran Conflict Is Escalating Regionally
- The Iran conflict has rapidly expanded beyond targeted strikes and is spilling across the region.
- Hosts recount US embassy attacks, Lebanon escalation and strikes spreading after US-Israel action, showing how limited strikes can ignite wider war.
French Deployment Left UK Scrambling
- France deployed a warship to protect the RAF base in Cyprus before the UK acted, prompting political embarrassment.
- Camilla highlights the UK sending an 'old' ship giving pleasure tours around Portsmouth as a belated response.
Rally Organisers' Praise For Khamenei Raises Alarm
- The Islamic Human Rights Commission's rally mourned Khamenei, raising concerns about links to the Iranian regime.
- Camilla cites the charity's investigation and quotes praising the Ayatollah to question attendees' motives and messaging.