The Monocle Daily

Has the Iran ceasefire been set up to fail?

Ahead of scheduled peace talks in Pakistan on Saturday, we discuss how much damage Israel has done to the fragile ceasefire with its deadliest attacks on Lebanon since the start of the war. Then: is Nato all but doomed? Plus: should we live in virtual-gated communities? And would you make a video call on a plane? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Iran has a ceasefire but what about Lebanon?

Daniella Peled and Yossi Mekelberg consider why the US and Israel agreed a ceasefire in Iran but not Lebanon. Plus: why Pakistan is the Middle East’s mediator. And: are journalists liable for social-media comments? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Donald Trump threatens to wipe out Iran

The US president warned Iran that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if his demands are not met by the deadline. Then: Russia and the US apprehensively await the Hungarian elections and Kanye West is blocked from entering the UK. Plus: a look behind France’s premier intelligence agency, the DGSE.   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Is a ceasefire in Iran coming? Plus: the looming global jet fuel crisis

Iran and the US examine a proposed ceasefire deal as the two sides trade threats. Russia’s former ally Syria agrees to security cooperation with Ukraine. Plus: the jet fuel crisis strains global aviation. And: the dark side of the moon. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Is Europe prepared for the consequences of the Iran war?

Hannah Lucinda Smith and Emma Nelson discuss the consequences for European leaders as they push back against President Donald Trump’s demands in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: Why Brazil is allowing separated couples joint custody over pets. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.