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Radio 5 Live,03 Mar 2026,51 mins

In dire Straits

Wake Up to Money

Available for 22 days

Sean Farrington examines how the US-Israeli war on Iran is impacting business globally and at home. With a slate of experts, he'll take a look at how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will impact global shipping, oil prices and logistics Elsewhere, he'll hear from those trying to do business in the Middle East and will find out how the Iranian economy has fared in recent months. Download the podcast via the BBC Sounds app.

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