US deploys forces to Israel ahead of potential attack by Iran

The US will send additional warships and fighter jets to Israel to help defend the country after Iran threatened to attack. This response comes after the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.

Also on the programme: we reflect on this week's deal swap prisoners between the United States and Russia and its potential consequence; and we head to Paris for a preview of another exciting set of races in the pool at the Paris Olympics.

Joining presenter Julian Worricker are London correspondent for National Public Radio in the United States, Lauren Frayer, and John Lyons, global affairs editor for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

(Photo: A photo taken on 7 August, 2019, shows the US Navy USS Donald Cook class guided missile destroyer during an exercise. Credit: Jack Guez/AFP)