Trump Signals Iran War End; Plan For Hormuz | Horizons Middle East & Africa 4/1/2026

US President Donald Trump signals the US will end its war with Iran within two to three weeks. Also on the show: the UAE now reportedly lobbying for a military coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force; oil edges higher as Trump signals US might end war on Iran; Israel says it will take control of large parts of southern Lebanon as part of its campaign against Hezbollah; South Africa's Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition tells Bloomberg the country could be well positioned to benefit from rerouted shipping flows; South Africa is cutting fuel taxes as oil prices surge and pressure builds on households and inflation. Guests include: Parisha Saimbi, BNP Paribas, EM Asia FXLM Strategist; Patrick Schoettmer, Seattle University, Associate Professor of Political Science.

Chapters:
00:00:00 - Horizons Middle East & Africa
00:05:02 - Trump says US will leave Iran within 2 or 3 weeks
00:11:33 - Parisha Saimbi, BNP Paribas, EM Asia FXLM Strategist
00:18:06 - Oil climbs as traders weigh Trump's call to end war
00:27:53 - Patrick Schoettmer, Seattle University, Associate Professor of Political Science
00:35:40 - Israel to occupy parts of Lebanon
00:40:57 - Alexandra Abrahams, South Africa Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition
00:43:00 - South Africa cuts fuel taxes
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