Novara Live

They unpack US isolation after aggressive moves toward Iran and how Gulf alliances are shifting. They cover Trump attacking former allies and chaotic media tactics. They discuss Melania’s public denial about Epstein and competing origin stories. They highlight a sharp conservative split over diplomacy versus invasion and a surprising Green win reshaping local politics.

Dalia Gebrial, political commentator on Middle East geopolitics and UK politics. She discusses why the US‑Iran ceasefire is fracturing amid mixed messages and regional attacks. They cover Iran’s conditions on enrichment and Hormuz, Israel’s strikes on Lebanon and the civilian toll, and how international maneuvering could reshape UK politics and NATO alignments.

Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, think‑tank analyst and CEO of Bourse Bazaar, offers concise geopolitical analysis. He assesses the fragile two‑week ceasefire, how Israeli strikes on Lebanon threaten its survival, and Tehran’s calculations on enrichment and regional backers. He also weighs maritime leverage around the Strait of Hormuz and who might gain from the wider conflict.

Sina Toosi, Middle East expert and senior fellow at the Center for International Policy, explains Iran’s strategic goals and regional tactics. He discusses Tehran’s use of the Strait of Hormuz as leverage. He explores Iran’s bargaining logic on sanctions and nuclear work. He examines Iran’s mosaic defense, IRGC regional influence, and how Western misreading shaped policy debates.

Sina Tusi, a senior fellow who studies Middle East strategy, breaks down what Tehran actually wants and why Trump’s warning matters. Short segments cover strikes on civilian sites, Iran’s leverage in the Strait of Hormuz, reports of a synagogue hit in Tehran, and controversies over BBC reporting. Multiple voices from the ground punctuate the analysis.

Daniel Levy, former Israeli negotiator turned Middle East analyst, and David Wearing, University of Sussex international relations scholar. They unpack Trump’s public threats to Iran and Tehran’s warnings of retaliation. They examine disputed US accounts of a rescue inside Iran and debate strikes on Iranian petrochemical and academic sites. Tensions, strategy and alarming rhetoric take center stage.

Anil Shaleen, a former US State Department official and Quincy Institute affiliate who resigned over Gaza policy, joins to assess US–Iran conflict dynamics. He discusses the implications of a downed US jet. He weighs the risks of wider strikes, the chances of a negotiated settlement, and the political pressures shaping US military decisions.

Tense talk about US threats to Iran and how hawkish rhetoric sent oil prices surging. Debate over shifting US war aims, diplomatic fallout, and how military bluster risks global realignment. Deep dive into planned welfare cuts, the politics of pensions, and Reform UK's pitch to older voters. Critique of evangelical influence on US foreign policy and the dangers of faith-driven war narratives.

Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru and Welsh politician, discusses Welsh politics and the party’s readiness to govern. He talks devolution, the case and timing for a referendum, education reform and local governance. The conversation also touches on energy, global power shifts and how Wales might follow the SNP’s path if public support grows.

Kieran Andrieu, political commentator known for sharp geopolitical and UK politics analysis. He discusses Israel’s new near‑mandatory death‑penalty law for Palestinians and how it functions in practice. They explore Western responses, historical comparisons to apartheid, and the domestic political fallout. The conversation also covers Trump’s Strait of Hormuz remarks, Iranian diaspora monarchism, and shifting party politics at home.