Tension in the Middle East has escalated after the United States military launched strikes on Iran, following threats by US president Donald Trump to control access through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated, collapsing a fragile truce and reigniting fears of a wider regional conflict. Mpho Sithole spoke to Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow & Director At Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid) to unpack the implications

<p>Tension in the Middle East has escalated after the United States military launched strikes on Iran, following threats by US president Donald Trump to control access through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated, collapsing a fragile truce and reigniting fears of a wider regional conflict. Mpho Sithole spoke to Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow &amp; Director At Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid) to unpack the implications</p>

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

<p>An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.</p>