Iran’s regime on the brink? US-Israel strikes, oil shock fears & the battle for what comes next

With the Supreme Leader killed, Iran lashes out. Will the Middle East choose sides as oil prices skyrocket and travel chaos sees thousands stranded. Plus, who could be next in line in Iran, could the US strikes encourage others into action and proof that sometimes the best defence is a very loud, slightly unhinged cuddly toy.

World News Weekly 5 March 2026 Source: SBS News

HOSTS: Nick Ludlam, Catriona Stirrat, Claudia Farhart

GUESTS: Dr Dara Conduit, University of Melbourne, SBS Chief International Correspondent Ben Lewis, SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson

PRODUCERS: Nick Ludlam, Ali Cheevers and Billy Dahlenburg

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