The Globalist Iran’s new Ayatollah vows vengeance upon the US
Mar 13, 2026
Kate Hawley, an Oscar-nominated costume designer known for Guillermo del Toro collaborations, talks about her Frankenstein designs and brand work. Andrew Tuck, Monocle’s urbanism correspondent, reports from MIPIM on property trends and investor nerves. Paul Walde, Europe correspondent, covers shifting European politics and diplomatic fallout. The conversation jumps between wartime risks, city planning and creative craft.
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Israel Frames Strikes As Enabling Regime Change
- Israel has framed its strikes as enabling Iranians to rise up against their regime rather than solely tactical military actions.
- Yossi Mecklberg notes Netanyahu consistently ties operations to regime change, shifting the campaign from missiles to political outcomes inside Iran.
Strait Of Hormuz Closure Has Immediate Global Trade Impact
- The Strait of Hormuz shutdown greatly disrupts global trade because most shipping firms avoid transit, effectively de-facto closing the route.
- Victoria Mitchell explains tankers, dry bulk and containers are rerouted or halted, pushing costs and supply-chain diversification.
Diversify Routes And Use Alternative Ports Immediately
- Diversify supply chains and use alternative ports and overland routes while the Strait of Hormuz disruption continues.
- Victoria Mitchell recommends rerouting to UAE or Red Sea ports and shifting suppliers to reduce single-source reliance despite higher costs.