It's been five days since the start of this war in Iran that began with the assassination of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. US and Israeli forces have continued their intense strikes across the country, with the US sinking an Iranian warship while Israel has attacked Hezbollah targets in Beirut and NATO has shot down a ballistic missile heading for Turkey. Meanwhile the UK, the prime minister has told MPs the UK government "does not believe in regime change from the skies". So how do you feel about the UK and USA's "special relationship.

Petrie speaks to Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times in Scotland, John Boothman, to get his views on the currently conflict, before asking you if you think that the "special relationship" really is still special.

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Supporters of the Iranian government flew the flag of the Ayatollahs in central London in protest at American and Israeli air strikes. Hundreds of pro-regime activists gathered in Parliament Square to condemn the bombing of Tehran and other Iranian targets, brandishing placards showing a portrait of Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, and the slogan “Choose the Right Side of History”. With more marches on the horizon, Petrie is asking, do you feel protests like these should be banned in times of war?

We hear your opinions after getting expert analysis from Retired British Colonel, Simon Diggins.

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The US and Israel have been attacking Iran for a third day, while Tehran has continued its retaliatory strikes against Washington's allies across the Gulf. The conflict has been spreading across the region, with Iran-backed Hezbollah militants trading fire and, according to Lebanese officials, at least 31 people have been killed in Israeli strikes. In a special show, Petrie looks into the issues in the middle east from multiple angles.

Firstly for the local perspective, Middle East Lecturer at SOAS University, Dr Rowena Abdul Razak, lays out the events of the last few days and the impact they've had. Former Newspaper Editor and Political Commentator, David Wooding, reacts to Keir Starmer making it clear the UK will not be joining offensive action. Finally, Vice Chair of Democrats Abroad UK, George King, shows the American perspective after Donald Trump outlines his military objectives.

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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced that fly-tipping incidents across England have reached the highest level since current records began, with most offences continuing to involve household waste. Petrie is asking how do we deal with it? Are the councils to blame for making it so difficult to dump waste properly?

Chief Executive of UK Commercial Group, Tony Earnshaw, gives his opinion on why these figures are so high and reveals what he sees day to day while working for a company that deals with waste. You then get your chance to talk back and give your suggestions as to what can be done about this rising issue.

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As the war in Ukraine reaches 4 years and shows no sign of ending, in a special Talkback show, Petrie asks, how much longer can we continue to support Ukraine?

Firstly she speaks to Security and Intelligence Studies Professor, Anthony Glees, who looks back over the events in Ukraine since the start of the war. Odessa Resident, Olexy, gives an idea of what it's like to currently be living in Ukraine as he gives his personal account on the thoughts and feeling of the Ukrainian people in the country. Finally, Ukrainian Journalist and Activist, Maria Romanenko, highlights the perspectives of those who have fled the country.

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The scandal surrounding Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor could have a much greater impact on King Charles III that it would originally seem after a new set of emails have revealed that The King was aware of the “secret deals”. Some suggest that if the King had any idea of his brother's alleged misconduct while in public office, it could be cause for an early end to his reign.

Petrie gets the opinion of Former Director of Communications for The Conservative Party, Amy Fisher, before asking you, do you believe that The King can survive this scandal? What is the extent of the knowledge that both he and the late Queen Elizabeth II had prior?

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The government launched an AI Action Plan last year to work with new technology towards transforming and delivering an improved justice system. As part of this plan, we now understand that artificial intelligence could be used to predict criminals of the future by identifying children who could turn to crime as they grow up. Petrie wants to know if you trust AI to do this job properly, or are you worried it's going to be unfair?

She takes your calls after hearing from Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Emma Cunningham, to get her thoughts on how these algorithms could play out, and CEO of Bang Edutainment, Jennifer Ogole OBE, who works on early intervention of young people at risk of social exclusion.

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