The Monocle Daily

Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz closed as Trump hints at a ‘final blow’

The US considers sending 10,000 more troops to the Middle East. Then: Can Mark Carney’s alliance save world trade from Trump? Plus: British museums consider a tourist fee and funeral directors accused of faking reviews.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Trump lashes out at Nato as Rutte reports defence spend increase

Trump takes another swipe at Nato for its caution over the Iran war. Then: is Europe’s far-right firewall fading? Plus: the White House hosts an AI robot and the world’s biggest marathon gets even bigger.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Has Iraq joined the war against the US and Israel?

Why Iraq’s foreign ministry is executing an audacious and rarely seen diplomatic manoeuvre: the double-summoning. Plus: are European holiday makers turning their backs on the beach vacation? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Global travel disruptions and energy price hikes: how are governments responding?

Americans are stuck in hour-long queues at airports while Europeans are battling high fuel prices and Asians are figuring out new ways to get around the Middle East. Nadine Batchelor-Hunt and Isabel Hilton assess the changes to our consumer habits, and government responses. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Is the end game near between the US and Iran?

Donald Trump claims that talks with Iran have yielded results. Is this a sign that the US is looking for an off-ramp? Panellists Yossi Mekelberg and Julie Norman consider the latest from the war with Iran, as well as the conflict in Gaza and the West Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.