Israel’s ground invasion into Lebanon begins, as France pushes for direct talks
The IDF begins a ground invasion in southern Lebanon. Then: How is global aviation being disrupted by war? Plus: Myanmar’s new parliament convenes, Artemis II’s moon mission and cherry-blossom season ...
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The Iran war: Does diplomacy have any chance of succeeding?
As the US and Israel continue to ramp up strikes on Tehran and Beirut, we discuss the likelihood that diplomacy might bring about a solution. Then: France’s municipal elections, Vietnam’s parliamenta...
16 Mars 58min
Iran’s new Ayatollah vows vengeance upon the US
The war in Iran continues to widen as Israel plans expanded strikes in Lebanon, the new Ayatollah Khamenei vows revenge and tankers are hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: will the left lose the Parisi...
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Iran war prompts record release of strategic oil reserves
World governments, deeply worried about the impact of the Iran war on energy prices, have approved a record release of strategic petroleum reserves. Plus: interviews with UAE minister of state, Noura...
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Will Russia benefit from energy-market turmoil?
We discuss Donald Trump’s proposal to further ease oil sanctions as the Iran war sends prices soaring. Could the US throw Russia’s economy a life line? And how would that affect the war in Ukraine? Th...
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Iran war: Could Turkey be drawn into the conflict?
Missiles entering Turkish airspace and new military deployments in Cyprus are raising questions about Ankara’s role in the escalating conflict. Turkey has so far urged restraint but as the fighting ed...
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Ten days of war: Iran appoints new supreme leader as Israeli and US strikes continue
Mojtaba Khamenei is appointed the successor to his father as Iran’s supreme leader. We get the view from the Gulf and discuss the implications for other wars. Then: an exclusive interview with Canada’...
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Lebanon plunged into crisis by Israel’s attacks as the war on Iran expands
Kim Ghattas joins from Beirut as the US-Israeli war with Iran spills into Lebanon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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