Shipping forecast: will America’s blockade work?

After the failure of talks at the weekend, America is now stopping all ships from using Iranian ports and coastal areas. Our correspondent analyses the rationale. Burkina Faso ’s government is committing war crimes. And which type of fizzy water tastes best? Vote for “The Economist” in the Webby Awards: “ The Last Boat ” podcast and Lane Greene on languages Guests and host: Shashank Joshi, defence editor Tom Gardner, Africa correspondent Jon Fasman, senior culture writer Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: America, Iran, blockade, Strait of Hormuz, oil Burkina Faso, Sahel, jihad, Ibrahim Traoré Sparkling water, fizzy drinks, alcohol Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—

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This episode is 20:09 long.

This episode was published on Apr 14, 2026.

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