The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has rapidly escalated into a major geopolitical and economic crisis, with global oil supplies, international alliances, and regional stability all under strain. U.S. President Donald Trumphas taken an increasingly aggressive stance—both toward Iran and traditional allies like the UK and France—while warning of further military escalation if Tehran does not agree to a deal. At the center of the crisis is the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil shipments now under threat.

Guest: Anthoni van Nieuwkerk is a professor of International and Diplomacy Studies at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs