US Navy begins blockade of Iranian ports
Iran has threatened to retaliate against the blockade.
The US military is due start enforcing a blockade of the Iranian coastline about now in response to the failure of peace talks with Iran at the weekend. With the help of our correspondents, we explain what this means.
With Viktor Orb谩n鈥檚 16 years in power over, we speak to Hungarians about their expectations for the new leadership.
We speak to journalists covering Pope Leo鈥檚 trip to Africa, as he says he will continue to speak out against the Iran war after facing fierce criticism from President Trump.
Presenter: Rahul Tandon
(Photo: Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman鈥檚 Musandam governance, in United Arab Emirates, 11 March, 2026. Credit: Reuters)
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