21 Jun 2025

US role in the Israel-Iran conflict

From Saturday Morning, 7:21 am on 21 June 2025
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President Trump has said he will decide if the US will get directly involved in the Iran-Israel conflict within the next fortnight.

The White House says he believes there is a "substantial chance of negotiations" in the meantime.

Iran's deputy foreign minister told the BBC it would cause "hell" in the region if the US were to get involved.

Washington Correspondent Simon Marks talks to Paddy.