About this episode

Retired Colonel Chris Wyatt discusses the Iran war, fuel price hikes in South Africa, and the political landscape ahead of the Local Government Elections.

In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, US intelligence analyst Retired Colonel Chris Wyatt responds to breaking news developments in the Iran war, with claims that a US ship has been hit by missiles for approaching the Straits of Hormuz to escort out trapped ships while ground battles are breaking out between Hezbollah and Israeli Defence Force troops in Lebanon, as well as Iran’s difficulties in reviewing the “excessive” demands in US President Donald Trump’s peace plan. Col Wyatt comments on the war heralding yet another steep fuel price hike in SA. He also assesses the likely fates of major political parties in the recently announced Local Government Elections. Col Wyatt analyses China’s car manufacturing plans and marketing strategy for SA. Lastly, he hails the bravery of the South Africa policeman involved in that dramatic crocodile mission over the Komati River.

People in this episode

Host: Chris Steyn

Guest: Retired Colonel Chris Wyatt

Topics covered

• war news
• fuel price hike
• political analysis
• China car manufacturing
• South Africa elections

Keywords

• Iran war
• fuel prices
• Local Government Elections
• China car manufacturing
• political parties

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hezbollah, Israeli Defence Force

Places: Iran, Lebanon, South Africa, Straits of Hormuz

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