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Mar 2, 2026 12 min

War in Iran: What comes next?

from FT News Briefing

The world is reeling after the US and Israel struck Iran over the weekend. The FT’s Najmeh Bozorgmehr details the situation on the ground in Tehran. Then we explore how the renewed conflict affects the United States and the Middle East. Plus, the FT’s Malcolm Moore explains the potential implications for the oil market and the global economy. Mentioned in this podcast: What will war in Iran do to the global economy? Tehran: a city at war Oil jumps as Donald Trump vows to continue striking Iran Insurers to cancel policies and raise prices for ships in Gulf and Strait of Hormuz Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, 1939-2026 After Khamenei, who rules Iran? Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig and edited by Marc Filippino. It was produced by Julia Webster. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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