Hostility fears escalate in the Persian Gulf

About this episode

The episode discusses escalating hostility fears in the Persian Gulf and the financial challenges faced by clubs joining the English Premier League.

Are ships moving in the Persian Gulf and could it lead to the resumption of hostilities between the US and Iran? Andrew Peach finds out more on the latest developments and speaks to maritime expert Captain John Konrad. Meanwhile, with two clubs celebrating joining the English Premier League, we hear about the financial challenges facing those joining football's elite. And, why the success of the vintage clothing industry is attracting criminals. Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia, Europe and the USA. (Picture: Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, on 4 May 2026. Credit: Amirhosein Khorgooi / ISNA / West Asia News Agency, via Reuters.)

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Peach

Guest: Captain John Konrad

Topics covered

• Persian Gulf
• US-Iran relations
• maritime security
• football finance
• vintage clothing crime

Keywords

• Persian Gulf
• US
• Iran
• maritime expert
• football
• vintage clothing
• crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: English Premier League, vintage clothing industry

Places: Persian Gulf, US, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Bandar Abbas

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