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EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 16 MIN

US–Iran Tensions: The Global Risk Every Business Should Understand

from LISTEN - Business English

🌍 Oil prices, shipping routes, inflation, negotiations, market volatility… what does the US–Iran crisis really mean for global business? 🎙️ In this episode of LISTEN: Business English, we break down one of the world’s biggest geopolitical risks while helping you improve your professional English vocabulary, negotiation language, and real business communication skills.Why are global markets so nervous right now? What happens when supply chains are disrupted? Why do businesses fear uncertainty and escalation? And how could tensions in the Strait of Hormuz affect companies, consumers, and the global economy?In this episode, you’ll learn real business English through a major international story, including: ✅ Geopolitical and economic vocabulary ✅ Business terms used in meetings and presentations ✅ Negotiation language and diplomatic expressions ✅ Market terminology like “volatile”, “risk management”, “supply chain disruption”, and “knock-on effect” ✅ Natural professional English used in global business discussionsYou’ll also improve your understanding of: 📈 Oil markets and inflation 📈 Global trade and logistics 📈 Investor confidence and uncertainty 📈 Diplomacy, escalation, and economic risk 📈 Strategic thinking in international businessThis episode is perfect for: 🎧 Professionals working in international business 🎧 Intermediate & upper intermediate English learners 🎧 Students preparing for business meetings and presentations 🎧 Anyone interested in global economics and world affairsBy listening regularly, you’ll build: ✔️ Stronger business vocabulary ✔️ More natural spoken English ✔️ Better listening comprehension ✔️ Greater confidence in professional conversationsIf you enjoyed this episode: ⭐ Follow the podcast ⭐ Share it with colleagues or friends learning English ⭐ Leave a rating or review ⭐ Check out our other podcasts: • LISTEN: Global English • LISTEN: Online English#BusinessEnglish #LearnEnglish #Geopolitics #USIran #GlobalEconomy #EnglishPodcast #ProfessionalEnglish #SupplyChain #OilPrices #NegotiationSkills #EnglishListening #InternationalBusiness #ESL #MarketVolatility #BusinessVocabulary

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