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Radio 4,10 Mar 2026,45 mins

The United States says it is "crushing the enemy" in Iran

World at One

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The US Defence Secretary sets out Washington's objectives, saying the war will not stop “until the enemy is totally and decisively defeated”. As he describes the 'most intense' day of US attacks so far, we'll hear from people inside Iran. Meanwhile, a Royal Navy Ship is placed in ‘heightened readiness’ to evacuate Britons from the region. We'll bring you the latest developments and analysis from former head of MI6, Sir John Scarlett. Also on the programme, the Government announces the first V-Level subjects to be rolled out in England. We'll speak to a teenager, a headteacher and a recruiter about how new vocational qualifications might work.

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