The Iran war is hitting Gulf Arab nations hard, but with a wider impact in today's interlinked world.
As well as global oil and gas supplies, Gulf states play a critical role in many economies. So how are they connected — and what could be at risk?

In this episode:

• Nikolay Kozjharnov, Research Associate Professor in Energy Security at the Gulf Studies Center at Qatar University
• Cornelia Meyer, Macroeconomist and oil and gas specialist
• Torbjorn Soltvedt, Associate Director at global risk intelligence company Verisk Maplecroft

Host: James Bays

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Iran sets out its conditions for an end to the war — rejecting the U.S. list of 15 demands. Tehran says they don't reflect reality, while Donald Trump threatens to 'unleash hell' if his terms aren't met. What are the red lines for both sides?

In this episode:

• Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Middle East Strategic Studies
• Ellie Geranmayeh, Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations
• Thomas Warrick, Non-Resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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Iran has kept up attacks on neighbouring Gulf states and Israel, despite intense US and Israeli bombing, with senior Iranian figures assassinated. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, limiting the transit of vital energy supplies. So what's Iran's strategy - and what are its options?

In this episode:

• Foad Izadi, Professor at the Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran
• Mehran Kamrava, Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar
• Elijah Magnier, military and political analyst

Host: Nick Clark

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