Strikes in Strait of Hormuz | Farage triggers by-election
About this episode
The episode covers military actions in the Strait of Hormuz, Nigel Farage's resignation, and sports news including Lionel Messi's performance.
The US has confirmed it’s hit more than 80 Iranian targets overnight after three commercial vessels were allegedly hit by Iran in the Strait. Iran’s military said it would deliver a “crushing response”- and it has done just that, targeting 85 American military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. Also today- Nigel Farage resigns as an MP, triggering a by-election and Prince Harry loses his court case. And finally, Lionel Messi helps rescue Argentina as they secure a comeback victory to make the World Cup quarter-finals. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.
People in this episode
Hosts: Sophy Ridge, Wilf Frost
Topics covered
- military conflict
- politics
- by-election
- sports
- news
Keywords
- Iran
- Strait of Hormuz
- Nigel Farage
- by-election
- Lionel Messi
- World Cup
- Bahrain
- Kuwait
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Bahrain, Kuwait
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