Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis vow to continue strikes on Israel

As the war in the Middle East intensifies, Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen threaten to play a bigger role. Pakistan hosts talks in Islamabad an attempt to de-escalate tensions on the month-old war.

Also in today's programme: Large protests have taken place across the US against the Trump administration; and, can films help viewers cope with news of death and destruction around the world?

Presenter Paul Henley is joined by Isabel Hilton, journalist and founder of the London-based "Dialogue Earth" - tackling environmental issues in China and across the world and Annette Idler, director of the global security programme at Oxford University's Pembroke College.

Photo:Houthi supporters rally in solidarity with Iran amid regional tensions, Sanaa, Yemen . 27 Mar 2026 Credit: Yahya Arhab/EPA