The United States launched airstrikes on Iranian territory following Israel’s widespread bombardment that severely degraded Iran’s missile infrastructure and military leadership.

In response, Iran retaliated with missile attacks and issued stark warnings, including threats of “irreparable damage” should the U.S. intervene further.

As tensions escalate, concerns are mounting over a potential attempt by Iran to block the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil and gas shipments.

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Shahram Akbarzadeh, Director of the Middle East Studies Forum at Deakin University, to unpack the latest developments in the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.

The United States launched airstrikes on Iranian territory following Israel&rsquo;s widespread bombardment that severely degraded Iran&rsquo;s missile infrastructure and military leadership.
In response, Iran retaliated with missile attacks and issued stark warnings, including threats of &ldquo;irreparable damage&rdquo; should the U.S. intervene further.
As tensions escalate, concerns are mounting over a potential attempt by Iran to block the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global oil and gas shipments.
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Shahram Akbarzadeh, Director of the Middle East Studies Forum at Deakin University, to unpack the latest developments in the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.