Abigail Hauslohner

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 warOil jumps as Donald Trump vows to continue striking IranInsurers to cancel policies and raise prices for ships in Gulf and Strait of HormuzAyatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, 1939-2026After 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abigail Hauslohner, FT foreign affairs correspondent with on‑the‑ground conflict reporting, and Edward Luce, FT national editor and political analyst, discuss the US‑Iran military campaign. They trace how the strikes unfolded and why timing surprised many. They explore shifting US aims, Trump’s impulsive decision making, strains with allies, and the regional fallout for Gulf states.

Katie Martin, FT markets columnist who tracks oil, stocks and bond reactions. Abigail Hauslohner, FT foreign affairs correspondent focused on U.S.–Iran tensions and Middle East strategy. They discuss U.S. troop movements to the Gulf. They unpack how oil and markets respond to presidential messaging. They explore strategic choke points like Khark Island and how market moves can change political options.