US-Iran ceasefire at breaking point after fresh attacks in the UAE and Strait of Hormuz

US-Iran ceasefire at breaking point after fresh attacks in the UAE and Strait of Hormuz

May 5, 2026 · 59 min

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The episode discusses the escalating tensions between the US and Iran, the impact on oil prices, and geopolitical relations involving the EU and Canada.

Oil prices jump as the US and Iran trade accusations over strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: Fico’s U-turn on Ukraine and the state of EU-Canada relations as Mark Carney addresses European leaders in Armenia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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