Iran Shuts Down the Strait of Hormuz. What More Can It Do? • FRANCE 24 English
Following weekend strikes by the US and Israel and a retaliatory move by Iran, Tehran has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz, halting maritime traffic and leaving more than 150 tankers anchored on either side. The disruption sent Brent crude up as much as 13% to over $82 a barrel before easing to about $78, while European gas prices briefly surged over 50% after Qatar paused LNG production following attacks. Insurers are refusing Gulf war-risk coverage, compounding shipping bottlenecks and raising the prospect of prolonged supply interruptions for oil, gas and fertilizer shipments that transit the choke point. Analysts warn the closure risks widening the conflict and deepening global energy and commodity market turbulence if it continues for an extended period.
Europe 'Exposed to the Consequences' Of US-Israel's Conflict with Iran • FRANCE 24 English
Ian Les of the German Marshall Fund warned the Israel–Iran confrontation risks rapid escalation and broader geographic spread, citing recent strikes that reached Cyprus and attacks launched from southern Lebanon by Iranian proxies. He said Europe is directly exposed —...
Europe 'Very Likely' To Get Dragged Into Conflict After UK Base in Cyprus Hit • FRANCE 24 English
A drone strike attributed to Iran hit a British military base on the island of Cyprus, prompting EU alarm that the conflict with Iran could pull European states into hostilities. France signalled readiness to defend Gulf states and Jordan and...
Reports Suggest Gulf States Running Out of Interceptor Missiles • FRANCE 24 English
Reports indicate Gulf states such as Qatar and the UAE may be running low on interceptor missiles after defending against Iranian strikes, prompting searches for diplomatic off-ramps possibly involving former US president Donald Trump. Israeli leaders signal a protracted campaign...
From Air Strikes to Boots on the Ground? US-Israel Campaign Against Iran Escalates • FRANCE 24
U.S. and Israeli forces have escalated military action against Iran following the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, conducting strikes the U.S. says target nuclear and missile sites while President Trump has left open the possibility of deploying ground forces. The...
Iran Launches Attacks on Israel: Nine Killed by Strikes Near Jerusalem • FRANCE 24 English
The video reports Iran’s latest missile barrage on Israel, which struck the ultra‑orthodox town of Bamesh near Jerusalem, killing at least nine civilians, including children, and wounding dozens. The attack follows Israel’s covert operation that eliminated a high‑value target, Ali...
US-Israeli Attacks in Iran: The UK Denies Involvement in Strikes • FRANCE 24 English
The United Kingdom publicly addressed a wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks that followed recent US‑Israeli strikes on Iran, emphasizing that British forces were not involved in the retaliation. Defense Minister John Healey reported missiles landing within a few...
Hungary Steps up Rhetoric over Russian Oil Disruption • FRANCE 24 English
Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban has asked the European Union to launch a fact‑finding mission into recent disruptions of the Druzhba pipeline, which still supplies Russian crude to Hungary and Slovakia. Orban accused Ukraine of deliberately threatening Hungary’s energy security in...
Denmark Calls an Early Election Following Tense US-Greenland Standoff • FRANCE 24 English
Denmark’s prime minister Mette Frederiksen announced an early general election for March 24, 2024, amid heightened diplomatic friction with the United States and Russia. The vote follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed push to purchase Greenland, a move Copenhagen deems unacceptable....
Bringing the IAEA Into the Conversation 'Could Be a Good Step', As Iran Talks in Geneva Wrap Up
Iran and the United States are set to meet for technical-level nuclear talks next week in Vienna, the home of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The discussions follow a recent round of diplomatic exchanges in Geneva and aim to...
Make or Break Talks? Iran Looks to Sway Trump and Avoid US Strikes • FRANCE 24 English
Iran is seeking to persuade President Donald Trump to halt planned air strikes by presenting a compromise on its nuclear program through Omani‑mediated talks. The United States, represented by envoy Steve Witkoff, remains split on red lines, tolerating nuclear concessions...
Is a Diplomatic Solution with Iran Achievable? 'I Doubt It', Israel's Ambassador to France Says
Israel’s ambassador to France, Joshua Zarka, told France 24 he doubts a diplomatic solution with Iran is possible and advocated for regime change in Tehran. He also asserted that Hamas has no intention of disarming and rejected claims that Israel is...
Who Is Ali Larijani, the Veteran 'Insider' Shaping Iran's Nuclear Policy? • FRANCE 24 English
Ali Larijani, Iran’s top security chief and former parliamentary speaker, is poised to be Tehran’s principal negotiator in the upcoming U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva on Feb. 26. Known as a veteran insider, Larijani has steered Iran’s nuclear policy for...
Russia's "Death Economy" And Ukrainian Resitance: Four Years of War in Ukraine • FRANCE 24 English
The broadcast marked the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, spotlighting how newspapers across Europe and the UK framed the milestone. French dailies such as Libération ran a special edition titled “Four years of war, keep holding on,” emphasizing...
Iran-US Tensions Soar as Second US Aircraft Carrier Approaches Region • FRANCE 24 English
The interview with US Central Command spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins focused on the recent deployment of a second US aircraft carrier to the Middle East, underscoring rising tensions with Iran. Hawkins confirmed the arrival of the USS Gerald Ford in Suez...
US Trade Deals Thrown Into Doubt After Trump's New Tariffs • FRANCE 24 English
European Parliament postponed its vote on the EU‑US trade agreement after President Donald Trump announced a blanket 15% import duty on U.S. goods. The tariff follows a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his earlier global tariff regime, creating uncertainty...
'Nervous Times in Tehran' Ahead of Crunch US Talks and Strike Threat • FRANCE 24 English
Iran warned the United States that any attack would be met "ferociously" after President Donald Trump threatened limited strikes against Iranian targets. The warning coincided with fresh student protests in Tehran demanding reforms and challenging the Islamic Republic. Both nations...
AI Analytics Giant, Palantir: More Scrutiny Needed? • FRANCE 24 English
The video examines growing European calls for stricter oversight of Palantir Technologies, the U.S. AI‑analytics firm that supplies both military and civilian data platforms. Its influence spans U.S., UK, NATO, Ukraine, Israel and UAE defence operations, as well as contracts...
Cubans Struggle with Fuel Shortages • FRANCE 24 English
The video focuses on Cuba’s deepening energy crisis, highlighting how chronic fuel shortages have crippled electricity generation, water supply, and transportation across the island. Interviewee Emily Morris, a research associate at University College London, describes daily life in Havana and...
US Secretary of State Rubio Reaffirms US-Europe Ties at Munich • FRANCE 24 English
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio used his Munich Security Conference appearance to reaffirm America’s commitment to the transatlantic alliance, stressing that the United States wants to continue working within the existing treaty framework and deepen cultural ties with Europe. Rubio’s...
Second US Carrier Heads to Middle East • FRANCE 24 English
The video reports that the U.S. Navy’s newest super-carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is sailing from the Caribbean toward the Middle East, a move that coincides with President Donald Trump’s explicit endorsement of regime change in Iran. According to Reuters,...
EU Competing with China • FRANCE 24 English
Europe’s industrial strategy is at a crossroads as policymakers argue for a shift toward defense production and a home‑grown lithium‑battery supply chain to counter China’s dominance. The speaker notes that several car manufacturers are already retooling factories for defense purposes,...
Indian Farmers Protest Trade Deal with US • FRANCE 24 English
The video reports that days after President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a US‑India trade pact, farmers and labor unions across India staged a nationwide strike to denounce the agreement. The pact calls for India to slash or...