Why the Iran war is so worrying

Martin Wolf, chief economics commentator at the Financial Times joins Jack for a frank and important discussion on the war with Iran. Jack and Martin delve into the economic consequences of a prolonged war in Iran, particularly with regards to the Strait of Hormuz being affected by the war. In short—war with Iran could be a nightmare scenario for the world economy with few if any benefits for the U.S. and most of the world. Recorded on March 11th, 2026.

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