Sir William Patey and Dr Marion Messmer join Monocle’s Andrew Mueller to discuss the day’s top stories, including: the European Union’s plans to buy weapons for Ukraine; Spain and Ireland inching closer to recognising Palestine as a state and the Taliban attempts to appeal to Chinese tourists. Plus: have young people killed the phone call and we bring you a letter from Mexico City.

Mark Carney in London to strategise Western response to Iran and Trump’s demands for help
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As Washington plays down disruption, how safe is the Strait of Hormuz?
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Iran vows to keep blocking Strait of Hormuz as three more cargo ships are attacked in the Gulf
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