About this episode

The episode discusses Iran's military actions against the U.A.E. and the implications for President Trump's response, alongside the shutdown of Spirit Airlines.

President Trump moves to escort ships trapped in the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran answers by firing on tankers and hits the U.A.E. What are the President’s options as a showdown in the Strait of Hormuz looms? Plus, Spirit Airlines shuts down, leaving thousands out of a job and questions about what could have prevented the end of the low-cost airline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Paul Gigot

Topics covered

• Iran
• United Arab Emirates
• Strait of Hormuz
• President Trump
• Spirit Airlines
• Persian Gulf
• low-cost airline

Keywords

• Iran
• UAE
• Strait of Hormuz
• President Trump
• Spirit Airlines
• Persian Gulf
• tankers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Spirit Airlines

Places: United Arab Emirates, Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz

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