Planes, trains and ferries: How the Iran war is affecting travel
From The Briefing by Monocle
April 22, 2026 · 30 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of the Iran war on global travel and energy prices, along with updates on US-Iran ceasefire negotiations.
We look at how energy prices are affecting global travel and opening up options beyond flights. Plus: the latest on the US-Iran ceasefire extension with questions continuing over the next round of talks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics covered
- travel
- energy prices
- US-Iran relations
- global travel options
- ceasefire talks
Keywords
- Iran war
- travel
- energy prices
- US-Iran ceasefire
- global travel
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Iran, US
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