Trump Demands Help With Hormuz; Iran Ramps Up Attacks | Horizons Middle East & Africa 3/17/2026

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US President Donald Trump reiterates his appeal for other nations to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran was nearly obliterated even as the war keeps roiling oil markets and global shipping. Also on the show: MTN's efforts to sell its stake in Irancell remains stalled; Nvidia CEO, Jensen Huang makes a trillion-dollar forecast. Guests include: Charles-Henry Monchau, Banque Syz, CIO; Junaid Ansari, Kamco Invest, Investment Strategy and Research Director; Torbjorn Soltvedt, Verisk Maplecroft, Principal Middle East Analyst (Source: Bloomberg)

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