"We are in a moment of alarming escalation between Iran and the United States, but there is worse to come." Sanam Vakil joined Wolf Blitzer to discuss the escalating conflict between Iran and the United States in the Persian Gulf, via @cnn.com.

"It's one nightmare to have the Strait of Hormuz shutdown but it's two nightmares to have Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab closed." Farea Al-Muslimi on whether the Houthis will close the Bab al-Mandab Strait in the Red Sea for Iran, via @aljazeera.com.

"I think that history will write up the Keir Starmer period as tremendously strong on foreign relations." Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy discussed the legacy of Keir Starmer's premiership at our 2026 London Conference.

"I expect for the next 1-2 weeks volatility in the Persian Gulf as the US strikes Iran's infrastructure in the south of the country, and Iran strikes back against tankers and Gulf states." Sanam Vakil joined @bloomberg.com earlier today to discuss the continuing US military action against Iran.

"It is likely that these strikes will continue at a low-level as part of this attritional campaign, while negotiations also take place." Sanam Vakil on the on-going US military strikes against Iran and the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, via BBC News.

"I think that history will write up the Keir Starmer period as tremendously strong on foreign relations." Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy discussed the legacy of Keir Starmer's premiership at our 2026 London Conference.

"I think that history will write up the Keir Starmer period as tremendously strong on foreign relations." Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy discussed the legacy of Keir Starmer's premiership at our 2026 London Conference.

"It's patently obvious the Security Council isn't functioning." Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy discussed the failings of the UN Security Council at our 2026 London Conference.

"We live in the most dangerous time since the Cuban Missile Crisis because Ukraine is becoming unwinnable for Russia." Rt Hon Al Carns MP discussed the NATO summit in Ankara and the threat posed by Russia at our 2026 London Conference.

"What you realise as a middle power is that if you are together, you can become a superpower. That was done to tremendous effect in relation to Greenland." Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy discussed the ability of 'middle power' countries to exert influence at our 2026 London Conference.

"To Andy Burnham, first of all, first piece of advice: running the United Kingdom is not the same as running Manchester. You need to understand that." Former British prime minister Theresa May offers her advice to the UK’s new incoming prime minister at our 2026 London Conference.

"We live in the most dangerous time since the Cuban Missile Crisis because Ukraine is becoming unwinnable for Russia." Rt Hon Al Carns MP discussed the NATO summit in Ankara and the threat posed by Russia at our 2026 London Conference.

"We've seen the expansion of the illegal settlements in the West Bank, settler violence increasing and what is effectively in many cases settler terrorism." Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and settler violence in the West Bank at our 2026 London Conference.

"It's going to be very entertaining to see who ends up being the Member of Parliament for Clacton." Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy discussed @countbinface.bsky.social at our 2026 London Conference. (You'd be surprised how often he came up)....

"We live in the most dangerous time since the Cuban Missile Crisis because Ukraine is becoming unwinnable for Russia." Rt Hon Al Carns MP discussed the NATO summit in Ankara and the threat posed by Russia at our 2026 London Conference.

"This new NATO is going to be far less reliant on the US nuclear umbrella and conventional support." General Sir Richard Barrons discusses the US role in NATO and the alliance's response to the the threat from Russia at our 2026 London Conference.

“As somebody who has been in the Kremlin, I can tell you that the British independent nuclear deterrent is the one thing that moves the dial inside the Kremlin.” George Robertson discusses the impact of the UK’s nuclear deterrent on strategic thinking inside Russia at our 2026 London Conference.

"To Andy Burnham, first of all, first piece of advice: running the United Kingdom is not the same as running Manchester. You need to understand that." Former British prime minister Theresa May offers her advice to the UK’s new incoming prime minister at our 2026 London Conference.

Closing out the day in the Great Hall, the Chatham House London Conference 2026 welcomes the Rt Hon Yvette Cooper and Bronwen Maddox for the closing keynote, bringing together a day of debate into a final conversation on the UK's place in a fast-changing global order.

Next, the Chatham House London Conference 2026 turns to the Middle East: what does Iran do next, how will Israel exert its dominance across the region, and is the Gaza peace process doomed to stagnation?

“To Andy Burnham, first of all, first piece of advice: running the United Kingdom is not the same as running Manchester. You need to understand that.” Former British prime minister Theresa May offers her advice to the UK’s new incoming prime minister. Follow the conference ➡️ #CHLondon

The Rt Hon Al Carns MP joined Mikhail Kasyanov, the former prime minister of Russia, and Samantha de Bendern to discuss the resilience of Europe in the face of external security threats. The panel was chaired by Olivia O’Sullivan. Follow the conference ➡️ #CHLondon

Next up at the Chatham House London Conference, this spotlight session digs into critical minerals strategy – how much of the current reshuffle is durable structural change, and how governments can build industry confidence in long-term supply investment.

Now live from the Chatham House London Conference 2026: the Presidents panel, with the Rt Hon Helen Clark, Baroness Theresa May and Baroness Valerie Amos setting out the risks and rewards of a world order in flux, and where responsible global leadership can still be found.

“One of the lowest moments I have found over the last two years was sitting in the UN Security Council, seeking to pass a resolution to address the war in Sudan.” David Lammy, Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan. Follow the conference ➡️ #CHLondon

The Chatham House London Conference 2026 turns to a keynote address from the Rt Hon David Lammy and the Rt Hon Lord Richard Hermer, making the case for why the UK should stand firmly by international law.

“As somebody who has been in the Kremlin on a number of occasions, I can tell you that the nuclear deterrent is the one thing that moves the dial inside the Kremlin.” George Robertson on the impact of the UK’s nuclear deterrent on strategic thinking inside Russia. Follow the conference➡️ #LondonCH

The Chatham House London Conference 2026 has begun in Westminster with ‘The Alliance after Ankara: Is NATO dead?’ examining if NATO can survive without the US, how governments can avoid the procurement mistakes of the past. #CHLondon #ChathamHouse #LondonConference

Director and CEO Bronwen Maddox welcomes delegates and speakers to our annual London Conference. Watch the conference ➡️ chathamhouse.cplus.live/auth/sign-in... Follow the conference ➡️ #LondonCH

Join us today for our annual London Conference. Watch the conference ➡️ chathamhouse.cplus.live/auth/sign-in... Follow the conference ➡️ #LondonCH