Iran seizes two cargo ships in Strait of Hormuz
This episode of the BBC's Global News Podcast, hosted by Alex Ritson on April 23, 2025, covers escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, a high-profile lawsuit involving the Trump family's cryptocurrency venture, rising public fears
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