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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 26 MIN

Unspun World: How is the Iran war impacting the global economy?

from The Explanation · host BBC World Service

John Simpson, in discussion with the BBC’s unparalleled range of experts across the world, analyses the economic effects of the war in the Middle East, explores how the conflict is actually helping Russia, and looks at how the escalating tensions between Hungary and Ukraine might affect the upcoming elections in Hungary. Producer: Kate Cornell Executive producer: Benedick Watt Commissioning editor: Vara Szajkowski

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