US, Iran Mull Second Meeting; Hormuz Blockade Begins | Horizons Middle East & Africa 4/14/2026

The US and Iran are said to be discussing a new round of face-to-face talks ahead of the ceasefire's expiry next week. Also on the show: oil prices falling on those revived hopes for an Iran peace deal, that is even with a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz now in place; HSBC's CEO warns the conflict in the Middle East is beginning to dent global confidence. Guests include: Aditya Saraswat, Rystad Energy, MENA Research Director; Rufaro Chiriseri, RBC Wealth Management, Head of Fixed Income for the UK and Europe; Thomas Kazakos, International Chamber of Shipping, Secretary General; Geordin Hill-Lewis, South Africa's Democratic Alliance Leader. (Source: Bloomberg)