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Tensions high amid Strait of Hormuz seizure

The impact of Iran's decision to seize a British-flagged ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

The impact of Iran's decision to seize a British-flagged ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Rocky Weitz is director of the Fletcher Maritime Studies Programme at Tufts University in the United States, and tells us why the strait is so significant for international shipping and trade. Energy analyst Cornelia Meyer explains the likely impact of rising tensions on the price of energy. And David Balston, director of policy at the UK Chamber of Shipping, discusses how the global shipping industry will be affected. Also in the programme, Kenya's finance minister Henry Rotich has surrendered to police after the country's chief prosecutor issued an arrest warrant over allegations of corruption. The BBC's Maya Hayakawa explains the background. Plus as the holiday season arrives in the northern hemisphere, our regular workplace commentator Peter Morgan reflects on the place of annual leave and our work life balance.

(Picture: The Stena Impero tanker. Picture credit: Reuters.)

27 minutes

Last on

Mon 22 Jul 201921:32GMT

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  • Mon 22 Jul 201921:32GMT