PODCAST | The Lead: Iran, Israel conflict explained

Will US President Donald Trump make America enter the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel?

Roberto Schmidt,Atta Kenare,Thomas Coex/AFP and Mohammadali Najib/Middle East Images | Graphic: Sharlene Rood,Graeme Raubenheimer/News24

Despite calls for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran,the Middle Eastern nations have,in recent days,exchanged a volley of missile strikes,adding pressure to a very volatile geopolitical situation. Will America enter the fray,and can South Africa play peacemaker? News24 international correspondent Phillip de Wet provides his insights.

Later in the show,we’ll tell you which of the GNU’s ministers are the most frequent flyers and biggest international tax spenders.

And was there a lion on the loose in a South African supermarket? According to the News24 disinformation desk,the viral video is AI-generated and 100% fake.

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