Checks and Balance: Strike accord

<p>America has launched strikes against Iranian-backed militias in <a href="economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/02/0…; rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the Middle East</a>, in response to an attack on a base in Jordan where three US troops died. How close are America and Iran <a href="economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/02/0…; rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">to war</a>?</p><br><p>John Prideaux hosts with Charlotte Howard and Idrees Kahloon. They’re joined by General Frank McKenzie, former commander of US Central Command, and <em>The Economist</em>’s Anton La Guardia. </p><br><p><em>Get a world of insights for </em><a href="subscribenow.economist.com/podcasts-plus"; rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>50% off—subscribe to Economist Podcasts+</em></a><em> If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you’ll have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our </em><a href="myaccount.economist.com/s/article/What-is-Econ…; rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>FAQs page</em></a><em> or watch </em><a href="youtube.com/watch?v=48TlDbL-4vU"; rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>our video</em></a><em> explaining how to link your account.</em></p>

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