Iran takes escalation dominance | In Focus podcast
This podcast episode explores the escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, focusing on maritime conflicts in the Persian Gulf and Iran's nuclear program. It examines whether these regional frictions are leading toward a broader war.
Why it matters
The geopolitical instability in the Middle East significantly impacts global oil markets and international security.
The Iran war has entered another dangerous phase, with the confrontation between Tehran and Washington increasingly spilling into the Persian Gulf. Iran has stepped up attacks on shipping around the Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S. has intensified efforts to restrict Iranian oil exports. At the same time, questions over Iran’s nuclear programme remain unresolved, and tensions are rising across Lebanon, Yemen and Iraq.
So, what is Iran trying to achieve with this escalation? What remains of Iran’s nuclear programme? Is the conflict turning into a wider regional war, and is Lebanon becoming its next major front?
Guest: Stanly Johny, International Affairs Editor, The Hindu
Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian
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