Is the Iran war back on?
The Global Story · Jul 22, 2026 · 27:07
The Global Story · Jul 22, 2026 · 27:07
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The US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced senators on Tuesday as the White House asked for tens of billions of dollars more to help fund the Iran war.
It comes after over a week of consecutive US strikes, the deaths of several US service members, and the Iran-backed Houthis announcing a ‘maritime blockade’ in the region.
We speak to BBC world news correspondent Joe Inwood about the trouble brewing on three fronts for the US.
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Photo: A projectile is fired during what the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said was a round of strikes against Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 11, 2026. Credit: U.S. Central Command/Handout/Reuters.
