As the US-Iran ceasefire nears its Wednesday expiration, escalating maritime hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz have cast heavy doubt on future peace talks.

Professor Shahram Akbarzadeh joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to explain how shifting US goalposts and power struggles are stalling negotiations and driving up global petrol prices.

As the US-Iran ceasefire nears its Wednesday expiration, escalating maritime hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz have cast heavy doubt on future peace talks.
Professor Shahram Akbarzadeh joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to explain how shifting US goalposts and power struggles are stalling negotiations and driving up global petrol prices.

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How the push for a "quick win" in Iran is backfiring on the US

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Ahead of Anzac Day, Australian Army veteran Ben Ariel joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to recount his 12-year military career, from joining as a lost young bartender to commanding a Bushmaster in Afghanistan.

He openly discussed the immense pressure of the frontlines, the challenges of transitioning back to civilian life, and why he still strongly encourages young Australians to serve.

Ahead of Anzac Day, Australian Army veteran Ben Ariel joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to recount his 12-year military career, from joining as a lost young bartender to commanding a Bushmaster in Afghanistan.
He openly discussed the immense pressure of the frontlines, the challenges of transitioning back to civilian life, and why he still strongly encourages young Australians to serve.

Anzac Day Special: War Veteran Ben Ariel

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/384f7c94-e5a3-4e29-9b32-b433001d5e96/transcript

The Queensland Tourism Industry Council is demanding immediate state and federal intervention to combat a fuel crisis that threatens to wipe nearly $1 billion from the local economy.

With some businesses already planning to close, tourism advocates argue that consumer fear over fuel availability is devastating regional towns right at the start of their peak season.

The Queensland Tourism Industry Council is demanding immediate state and federal intervention to combat a fuel crisis that threatens to wipe nearly $1 billion from the local economy.
With some businesses already planning to close, tourism advocates argue that consumer fear over fuel availability is devastating regional towns right at the start of their peak season.

Why Queensland tourism operators are slamming the PM's $20M fuel campaign

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/591a0cdc-bcf2-4909-be40-b433000f3ebb/transcript

How the push for a "quick win" in Iran is backfiring on the US

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