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Iran threatens further retaliation as Israel escalates strikes on Lebanon

As the Middle East crisis continues, we discuss Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz and Israel’s intensified strikes on Lebanon. Then: China’s strategic economic model, the Passenger...

2026-03-19

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Crisis in Cuba deepens and Zelensky in the UK and Spain

We discuss Donald Trump’s designs on Cuba as millions are left without power. Then: The UK and Ukraine agree a new defence partnership and Volodymyr Zelensky heads to Spain. Plus: Kering’s...

2026-03-18

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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-blo...

2026-03-17

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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&rs...

2026-03-16

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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...

2026-03-13

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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, ...

2026-03-12

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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...

2026-03-11

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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 fight...

2026-03-10

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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 C...

2026-03-09

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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.

2026-03-06

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The war in Iran: the view from Cyprus and trade disruptions in Oman

Monocle security correspondent Gorana Grgić brings us the latest developments on the war in Iran. We head to Nicosia as the conflict reaches Cyprus. Then: we’re live from Oman as disruptions in ...

2026-03-05

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Turkey’s balancing act on Iran and China’s new five-year plan

We discuss how Ankara will position itself as regional attacks continue and hear from Iranians fleeing to Turkey. Then: China’s annual Two Sessions gathering begins in Beijing and Nepal prepares...

2026-03-04

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Middle East conflict: The view from Beirut and the UAE

We cover the latest from Beirut and Dubai and speak to Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the president of the UAE. Then: Canada and India reset relations. Plus: inside the intense world of Oscar...

2026-03-03

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Conflict spreads to the wider region after the US-Israel strikes on Iran

The US and Israel’s campaign against Iran, which resulted in the death of the country’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, has now expanded into a regional conflict. Monocle’s Gulf corresponde...

2026-03-02

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US-Iran talks, Japan’s defence on alert and the growing rift between the UAE and Saudi Arabia

Geneva flexes its diplomatic muscles with talks between Iran and the US. Japan will deploy missiles near Taiwan and what’s going on between the UAE and Saudi Arabia? Plus: fashion news and Finna...

2026-02-27

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Carney in India and the next round of US-Iran talks

The latest as Canada prime minister Mark Carney visits the Indo-Pacific in a bid to reduce reliance on the US. Then: Iran accuses the US of ‘big lies’ ahead of the next stage of talks in G...

2026-02-26

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Merz in Beijing and Trump's State of the Union address

What can Merz’s visit to Beijing really achieve? Then: Warnings that the Horn of Africa is on the brink of war, Trump’s State of the Union address and how Canada is stepping up to help Cub...

2026-02-25

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Ukraine marks four years since Russia’s invasion and the UK’s Chagos Island deal faces uncertainty

The EU fails to agree fresh sanctions as the Russia-Ukraine war enters another year. Then: will Donald Trump’s intervention kill the Chagos Island deal? Plus: exploring the memory of Beirut thro...

2026-02-24

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The countdown is on as Trump ups pressure on Iran

With the risk of war looming over the Middle East, pressure mounts on Iran’s theocracy. As Washington moves more warships and aircraft into the region and Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehra...

2026-02-23

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Trump convenes the Board of Peace

Amid backlash from the EU, the UN and even the Vatican, President Donald Trump hosts his inaugural Board of Peace. Then: former UN special advisor on how to end the war in Sudan. Plus: the latest urba...

2026-02-20

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