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Fri 14 June - Conflict brewing between US and Iran

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with Linda Mottram

Thirty per cent of the world's sea-bound oil supplies go via the Gulf of Oman, so what will attacks on two tankers there mean for global trade, as the US blames Iran? Defence chiefs discuss how to deal with the new technology-based threats that are re-shaping war; And Julian Assange faces an extradition hearing in London tonight.

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