Hostility fears escalate in the Persian Gulf
Fears mount over whether there will be a resumption of hostilities in the Persian Gulf after the US sailed two warships through the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
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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.)
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