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The National
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The National
IAEA holds emergency meeting and Gulf countries monitor radiation
The UN's nuclear watchdog will today hold an emergency meeting after the US launched strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran. Gulf countries and Iraq are monitoring radiation levels in the region as the conflict escalates. Meanwhile, Israel is dealing with the aftermath of retaliatory strikes from Iran. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Gulf countries and Iraq on alert for radiation levels as Israel-Iran war rages Iran attacks Israel after US bombs nuclear facilities This episode features Cody Combs, Technology Policy Editor; Aarti Nagraj, Deputy Business Editor; and Thomas Helm, Jerusalem Correspondent.


The National
16-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Israel and Iran escalate, and oil prices up
Conflict between Iran and Israel is escalating. Oil prices spiked and stocks fell in reaction to developments in the Middle East. Activists trying to break through to Gaza are resisting Egypt's attempts to block them. On today's episode of Trending Middle East: Oil prices spike as Iran strikes back at Israel What Iran's next potential move will mean for energy security Egypt puts military on high alert and tests air defence systems amid rising regional tensions This episode features Lizzie Porter, Turkey Correspondent; Aarti Nagraj, Deputy Business Editor; and Kamal Tabikha, Cairo Correspondent. Editor's Note: We want to hear from you! Help us improve our podcasts by taking our 2-minute listener survey. Click here.