Hormuz Standoff; US Says No Deadline for Iran Proposal | Horizons Middle East & Africa 4/23/2026

The US and Iran remain locked in a struggle for control of Hormuz, with Washington now saying the ceasefire will stay in place until Tehran submits a new peace proposal. Also on the show: stocks and bonds fall as the stalled US-Iran talks, and the Strait's continued closure, push oil prices higher; Tesla flagging billions of dollars in additional spending this year to support Elon Musk's ambitions; Lebanon and Israel set to hold another round of US-mediated talks in Washington. Guests include: Julia Roknifard, Taylor’s University, Malaysia, Senior Lecturer, School of Law & Governance; Eric Robertsen, Standard Chartered, Managing Director Global Head of Research & Chief Strategist; Trinh Nguyen, Natixis, Senior Economist for Emerging Asia.

Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai, we bring you the latest global markets and analysis, plus news-making interviews, with a special focus on MEA. All that and more, as you head to the office in the Gulf, pause for lunch in Hong Kong, or start your day in London or Johannesburg.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:07:52 - US, Iran locked in a battle for control of Hormuz
00:14:42 - Julia Roknifard, Taylor’s University, Malaysia, Senior Lecturer, School of Law & Governance
00:21:11 - Eric Robertsen, Standard Chartered, Managing Director Global Head of Research & Chief Strategist
00:32:43 - Trinh Nguyen, Natixis, Senior Economist for Emerging Asia
00:38:26 - Jihad Azour, IMF, Middle East and Central Asia Department Director
00:41:51 - Iran war strands food aid
00:43:45 - Lebanon and Israel set to resume talks in Washington
00:47:41 - Tesla lifts 2026 investment plan above $25B
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