Trump Delays Energy Strikes, Sets Five Days for Iran Talks | Horizons Middle East & Africa 3/24/2026

President Donald Trump said the US would postpone strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure after what he called “productive conversations” with the country. Trump's comments spurred confusion over the participants in the talks and parameters of a deal. Meanwhile, the deputy speaker of Iran’s parliament and state media ruled out negotiations with Trump. Also on the show: A rally in equities eased, crude oil rebounded and gold extended its slump.

Guests include: Charu Chanana, SAXO, Chief Investment Strategist; Paul Gooden, Ninety One, Natural Resources Head; Mehran Kamrava, Georgetown University in Qatar, Professor of Government

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Horizons Middle East & Africa
00:06:10 - Trump delays energy strikes
00:09:55 - Charu Chanana, SAXO, Chief Investment Strategist
00:16:24 - Oil Gains on escalation risk
00:17:32 - Paul Gooden, Ninety One, Natural Resources Head
00:30:25 - Mehran Kamrava, Georgetown University in Qatar, Professor of Government
00:39:04 - Africa faces fertilizer supply shock
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