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Has the world order been changed by Trump's war on Iran?
Episode 1499
Donald Trump has found his Iran off-ramp — but what has it cost? After apocalyptic threats, Washington and Tehran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire…
1 week, 4 days ago
How is the Iran war affecting Russian-Iranian ties?
Episode 1498
The US and Israel's war with Iran has put pressure on Tehran's relations with Moscow. They've been allies, but the Kremlin is seeking to maintain tie…
1 week, 4 days ago
Why has Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant been targeted?
Episode 1497
Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant has been targeted four times since the US-Israeli war began. Tehran accuses the UN's nuclear watchdog of inaction,…
1 week, 5 days ago
How is the war on Iran impacting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza?
Episode 1496
The war in Iran is worsening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In violation of the ceasefire, Israel has severely restricted aid and maintained its ai…
2 weeks ago
How will Pakistan deal with the global energy crisis?
Episode 1495
The war in the Middle East has worsened the economic crisis in Pakistan. Most of its energy supplies are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, which …
2 weeks, 1 day ago
What would it take for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?
Episode 1494
Several countries say they will take action against Iran's near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But with no end in sight to the war, what woul…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
As support for war fades, what is Israel seeking in Iran?
Episode 1493
Israel and the US continue to bomb Iran. But Israeli opinion polls suggest support for the war is dropping, while Iranian missiles still force millio…
2 weeks, 2 days ago
What is Israel's controversial death penalty law?
Episode 1492
As Israel's parliament approves the death penalty to hang Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, far-right ministers celebrate with champagne. The…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
What's the significance of Kharg Island?
Episode 1491
US President Donald Trump is threatening to take over or destroy Iran's main oil export hub at Kharg Island. Trump admits such a move would require b…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Can Pakistan broker peace between the US and Iran?
Episode 1490
Pakistan says it's ready to host talks on ending the war in Iran. That came after a meeting of regional foreign ministers in Islamabad. But what leve…
2 weeks, 5 days ago