Another Take: Iran, the US and the standoff in the Strait of Hormuz
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on May 24, 2019. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. It seemed like a recipe fo...
14 Maalis 25min
Why China’s citizens are rooting for Iran in the US-Israel war
China is more affected than any country outside the Gulf by the US-Israel war due to its energy reliance on Iran. But as the war reshapes global trade and alliances, it also stands to benefit. As Dona...
12 Maalis 20min
How will Iran’s new supreme leader change the war?
Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the Islamic Republic’s new supreme leader after his father was killed in US-Israeli strikes. Little-known publicly but influential behind the scenes, he takes power ...
11 Maalis 22min
The hidden battlefield: Censorship in the Israel–Iran war
As missiles strike across Israel and Iran, what are we really allowed to see? With strict censorship and limited access, journalists and the public are seeing only part of the story: Who decides what ...
10 Maalis 23min
How oil is at the center of the US-Israel war with Iran
The price of oil has soared over $100 a barrel globally as a result of the US-Israeli war on Iran. Iran has effectively shut down shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel has attacked crit...
9 Maalis 20min
Why Israel’s war on Hezbollah keeps returning
Israel’s latest attacks on Lebanon come after decades of conflict with Hezbollah. Wars, assassinations and pressure have failed to break the group, which continues to launch rockets and fight Israeli ...
8 Maalis 19min
Brief: Israel and US continue to strike in Iran, Israel closes all Gaza crossings
This week: 158 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 640 Palestinians in Gaza. Israel and US continue to strike in Iran, Israel closes all Gaza crossings. Lebanon’s central Beirut bombed b...
8 Maalis 5min
Another Take: What is Iran’s right to resist regime change?
Every Saturday, we revisit a story from the archives. This originally aired on June 23, 2025. None of the dates, titles, or other references from that time have been changed. Israel claims Iran is clo...
7 Maalis 25min
