Iran has sunk two cargo vessels in under 24 hours in the Strait of Hormuz for the first time since the war began in March. How will the US respond?
On part one of today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey speaks to chief foreign affairs commentator David Blair about how and why Tehran is expanding its pace of attacks and its target range against Gulf shipping, including a record six oil tankers in one day. So far the US has avoided a military response, but with videos showing ships on fire and iPhones floating in the Strait, how long can that last?
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CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
David Blair, chief foreign affairs commentator @davidblairdt
Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Andy Watson
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey
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