Can the US really take control of Iran's oil?
This episode of the BBC's Global News Podcast covers multiple international developments, with a central focus on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions amid President Trump's mixed signals about military action and diplomacy. The U.S. is reportedly preparing to seize Karg Island, Iran's main o
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