Hello and welcome to the BBC World Service debate, live from the Radio Theatre in Broadcasting House in London.

Events are moving quickly. We’re recording our discussion as tensions escalate sharply in the Middle East and beyond after Israel attacked Iran, and Tehran retaliated.

President Trump promised to be a peacemaker - can he end this confrontation?

He also boasted he would end the wars in Ukraine, as well as Gaza. He has put peace talks on the table in many places, and pushed his allies in many regions to take more responsibility for their own security.

But his critics say his approach to diplomacy is reckless and chaotic, and so far the dealmaker in chief has not delivered a deal.

Is Donald Trump making the world safer or more dangerous?

Lyse will be ed by a of guests to discuss the escalating tensions in the Middle East, and the rapidly changing international landscape during President Trump’s second presidency.

Watch the debate live at the top of this page from 19:00 BST (18:00 GMT).