Foiled plot: did Iran plan British base attack?

Five men are in custody under suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences after being arrested near a British military base used by American aircraft. This could mark a significant escalation in Iranian hybrid warfare. What oil firms are doing with their profits from the Gulf conflict. And why women’s wages rise after their male managers have daughters.

Guests and host:

• Matthew Symonds, contributing editor
• Matthieu Favas, commodities editor
• Michelle Hennessy, graphic detail editor
• Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”
• Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence”

Topics covered:

• Fairford, Iran, hybrid warfare, terrorist attack
• Oil, oil prices, Iran
• Gender-pay gap, fatherhood, daughters

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