Trump’s mixed messages over Iran war - The President’s Path podcast, BBC World Service

Nearly two weeks since the initial US-Israeli strikes on Iran, there have been big changes across the globe. But what will determine just how long this war lasts - and what will be the costs? Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 https://bbc.in/3VyyriM On this episode of The President's Path, Sumi Somaskanda, Caitríona Perry and Bernd Debusmann discuss the latest on the US-Israel war with Iran. They take stock of the Trump administration’s changing messaging on timelines and unpack what broader consequences we’re seeing, with the Gulf region brought into the conflict, and the knock-on effects on energy with the disruption to a key shipping route: the Strait of Hormuz. Every weekend, The President’s Path explores the state of US politics — in Washington and beyond. We dig into the key issues shaping America and uncover what’s on the minds of those closest to power. You can contact us at: [email protected] 00:00 Intro 01:05 Mixed messages from the president and his team? 05:06 Strait of Hormuz: why everyone’s talking about it 07:42 What Iran’s new supreme leader is saying 11:17 How Americans feel about this war 15:14 What happens when petrol prices go up 19:49 How could this war play out on Capitol Hill? You can watch more episodes of The President's Path here 👉🏽    • The President's Path   ---------------- This is the official BBC World Service YouTube channel. If you like what we do, you can also find us here: Instagram 👉🏽   / bbcworldservice   Twitter 👉🏽   / bbcworldservice   Facebook 👉🏽   / bbcworldservice   BBC World Service website 👉🏽 https://www.bbc.co.uk/worldserviceradio Thanks for watching and subscribing! #BBCWorldService #WorldService #iran #iranwar #trump