Trump Signals Iran War End; Plan For Hormuz | Horizons Middle East & Africa 4/1/2026
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US President Donald Trump signals the US will end its war with Iran within two to three weeks. Also on the show: the UAE now reportedly lobbying for a military coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force; oil edges higher as Trump signals US might end war on Iran; Israel says it will take control of large parts of southern Lebanon as part of its campaign against Hezbollah; South Africa's Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition tells Bloomberg the country could be well positioned to benefit from rerouted shipping flows; South Africa is cutting fuel taxes as oil prices surge and pressure builds on households and inflation. Guests include: Parisha Saimbi, BNP Paribas, EM Asia FXLM Strategist; Patrick Schoettmer, Seattle University, Associate Professor of Political Science. (Source: Bloomberg)
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