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Trump wages economic WAR on Britain amid Starmer row as Iranian regime ‘LOBBIES’ MPs: Mani Basharzad
Donald Trump has triggered an economic shock that hits the heart of Britain’s financial system.
In this interview, Iranian economic journalist Mani Basharzad explains a little-discussed geopolitical risk: how the conflict with Iran could escalate into an economic war between the United States and the United Kingdom.
At the centre of the debate is the global shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important oil and trade chokepoints in the world, until now controlled financially through London.
The United States has introduced cheap government-backed maritime insurance for ships passing through the region, with the potential to kill of one of the UK’s most important economic sectors.
With billions in shipping insurance handled in the City of London, such a move could weaken one of Britain’s most important financial sectors.
Donald Trump is unlikely to take pity on a Britain with which he has expressed his ‘disappointment’ this week as his row with Sir Keir Starmer escalates.
The interview also explores allegations of Iranian lobbying within British politics, including claims that a Labour Party MP echoed talking points aligned with the Iranian regime during parliamentary debate.
Mani Basharzad discusses how Iranian influence networks operate internationally, why Western politicians often misunderstand Iran’s political system, and whether the ultimate objective of the conflict may be regime change in Tehran.
The discussion also covers the future of Iran if the Islamic Republic collapses, and the possible role of opposition figures such as Reza Pahlavi.
As tensions rise across the Middle East and global shipping routes face disruption, the consequences could extend far beyond the battlefield — potentially affecting energy markets, global trade, and the future of Britain’s financial influence.
Topics covered in this interview
• Could US maritime insurance undercut Lloyd’s of London
• The global importance of the Strait of Hormuz
• How conflict with Iran could reshape the global insurance industry
• The potential economic consequences for the UK financial system
• Allegations of Iranian lobbying in British politics
• Claims that a Labour MP echoed Iranian regime narratives
• Whether the real strategy behind the conflict is regime change in Iran
• The possible future leadership of Iran and the role of Reza Pahlavi
Featuring Mani Basharzad, Iranian economic journalist and political analyst.
Watch the full discussion to understand how a war in the Middle East could trigger major geopolitical and financial consequences for Britain and the wider world.
#Iran #IRGC #donaldtrump #keirstarmer #economy #bbc
By Nicholas Dunning
Key Chapters:
00:00 – Is Trump Triggering an Economic War On Britain?
00:32 – How US Maritime Insurance Could Undermine Lloyd’s of London
01:10 – Why the Strait of Hormuz Controls Global Trade
01:42 – The Insurance Battle That Could Hit the UK Economy
02:24 – Why Iran’s Regime Won’t Back Down
03:07 – Is Regime Change the Real Goal of the War?
04:20 – How War With Iran Could Reshape Global Trade
05:52 – Understanding Iran’s Political System
07:21 – Could the Islamic Republic Collapse?
08:44 – What Happens If the Iranian Regime Falls?
10:19 – Why Western Governments Misunderstand Iran’s Opposition
11:28 – Why Decades of Diplomacy With Iran Failed
13:12 – Could Iran Escalate With Indiscriminate Missile Strikes?
14:18 – Why Iran’s Leadership Doesn’t Fear Civilian Casualties
16:46 – How War Could Damage Britain’s Financial Sector
18:10 – Why Lloyd’s of London Could Lose Global Shipping Business
19:46 – The Strategic Importance of the Strait of Hormuz
21:10 – Iran Lobbying in British Politics
22:24 – Labour MP Accused of Repeating Iranian Regime Talking Points
23:41 – Who Could Lead Iran After the Regime? Reza Pahlavi
25:05 – Iranian Lobbying Networks in the UK
27:02 – Threats and Intimidation Against Iranian Dissidents Abroad
29:18 – How Long Could the War Last?
30:44 – The Ideological Conflict Between Iran and the West
32:18 – Is Regime Change Already the Real Strategy?
33:15 – What Iranians Inside the Country Are Saying Now
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‘Scrap the Chagos deal’ | Keir Starmer BLASTED over ‘appalling’ treatment of Chagossians
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GB News Presenter Patrick Christys analyses why Keir Starmer and Lord Richard Hermer have been so desperate to give away the Chagos Islands, blasting the Government’s ‘appalling’ treatment of Chagossians despite their pride in being human rights lawyers. Exploring the ‘tangled web’ of connections between Keir Starmer, Attorney General Lord Hermer, and the lawyers representing Mauritius. Is this a matter of international law, or a ‘deal for mates’ that compromises British sovereignty and global security?
0:00 – The Chagos Deal: Why the treaty has been shelved for this Parliament.
0:59 – Border Force Confrontation: Eviction notices and the seizure of medical supplies from Chagosians.
2:04 – A ‘Tangled Web’: The long-standing links between Keir Starmer and the Mauritius legal team.
2:40 – The History of Chagos: Why Mauritius has no indigenous connection to the islands.
3:06 – How Starmer’s former colleagues influenced the deal.
4:32 – Who exactly is the current leader of Mauritius?
6:11 – Panel Debate
7:44 – The Strategic Risk: Why Donald Trump views the surrender as ‘stupidity’.
8:51 – Hong Kong 2.0?: Concerns over Mauritius’ closeness to China and future military access.
10:20 – The ‘International Law’ Defence
12:12 – Why project power in Chagos but not in the English Channel?
14:40 – Discussion on whether the current government prioritises British interests.
15:45 – Official Response
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Ireland REVOLT: Government launch ‘SINISTER media CRACKDOWN’ as protests spread North: Eoin Lenihan
Irish protests this past week have been met with a media blackout as the government sought to cast blame for fuel protests on Iran and other figures, rather than excessive taxes and a refusal to engage with public concerns. Despite surviving a no-confidence vote overnight, the Irish government’s handling of the protests may have prompted the emergence of a strong, conservative opposition.
In this GB News Originals interview, Nick Dunning speaks to author of Vandalising Ireland, Eoin Lenihan, about the shocking farmer and haulier protests sweeping across Ireland — and what they reveal about rising anger over fuel prices, government taxation, and political accountability.
Following global instability linked to tensions in Iran and rising oil prices, Irish citizens took to the streets in unprecedented numbers. But are these protests really about fuel — or something much deeper?
Lenihan argues that this marks the beginning of a broader grassroots movement, with ordinary working people pushing back against what he describes as an increasingly out-of-touch political establishment. From claims of media bias and government overreach, to the emergence of new right-wing political movements, this is a conversation that goes far beyond Ireland.
📉 Why are Irish fuel taxes so high?
🚜 Why are farmers and hauliers leading the protests?
📺 Is the media failing to report the full story?
🏛️ Could this reshape Irish politics forever?
With tensions rising and protests spreading into Northern Ireland, this interview explores whether we are witnessing the early stages of a major political realignment — not just in Ireland, but across Europe.
#politics #eu #ireland #freespeech #uknews
By Nicholas Dunning
00:00 – Irsh government media crackdown
01:21 – Is the media biased in favour of the government?
02:05 – “Creeping authoritarianism” in Ireland?
02:44 – Media criticism: not enough control over protests?
03:15 – Claims of “outside influence” & media narratives
04:09 – What sparked the protests: fuel prices explained
05:01 – Farmers & hauliers pushed to breaking point
05:40 – Road blockades, refinery protests & escalation
06:05 – Police response: force, arrests & army involvement
07:12 – A “tear” in the political system?
07:45 – Government’s €500m response package
09:02 – Opposition backlash & rising political challengers
10:10 – Is this the start of a new right-wing movement?
11:34 – Expanding beyond immigration politics
12:39 – Cost of living crisis & housing pressures
13:20 – Why isn’t UK media covering this?
14:05 – Media narratives vs reality on the ground
15:00 – Vote of no confidence explained
16:19 – Is the Irish government still secure?
17:11 – Government spending & economic criticism
19:23 – Public frustration reaches boiling point
19:46 – Rejection of traditional opposition parties
20:11 – The future of Ireland’s political right
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GB News Presenter Patrick Christys is outraged as footage shows protesters charging at military men in uniform at the Ministry of Defence. The panel debates whether the UK has entered a ‘two-tier’ justice system where certain groups are emboldened by a weak government response.
0:00 – Pro-Palestine mob swarms Britain’s military heroes.
0:50 – Ministry of Defence: Analysing the footage.
1:41 – Protesters vow to ‘occupy’ every major city in England.
2:27 – Daily Disruptions: From coffee shops to private homes, where does it end?
3:00 – The Head of the Armed Forces warns of a national shift.
3:45 – Cost of Living : Reports of government contingency plans for mass unrest.
4:32 – Two-Tier Policing: Would Union Jack-wearing protesters be treated differently?
5:15 – (AD) Plaude Note Pro.
6:52 – Panel Debate
7:45 – Is the Labour government emboldening certain groups?
10:45 – The Culture of Dependence
12:40 – How to fix the ‘Broken Britain’ narrative.
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