18 Jun 2025
29m

Trump keeps world guessing on Iran strikes

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Global News Podcast

The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service discusses several international news stories. The podcast leads with President Trump's ambiguous stance on potential military action against Iran, including analysis of possible US strike plans and Iranian reactions, featuring insights from correspondents in Washington and security experts. Other topics include the decline of Western business leaders' attendance at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Austria's tightened gun ownership laws following a school shooting, the dumping of European waste in West African conservation sites, and safety concerns surrounding London's Notting Hill Carnival. Finally, the podcast discusses Thailand's potential legalization of casinos to boost tourism and Rod Stewart's attempt to break the 100-meter sprint record for men over 80.

Outlines

Part 1: US-Iran Tensions

Part 2: Global Issues

Part 3: Closing Story

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