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Radio 4,18 Apr 2026,30 mins

Iran fires on tankers in Hormuz Strait

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Iran has shut the Strait of Hormuz again and resumed firing on ships after the US refused to end its blockade as part of the ceasefire. Reporting from Tehran, Lyse Doucet lays out the signs that peace talks may go ahead anyway. Plus, why is Sir Keir Starmer seemingly so vulnerable to scandal? John McTernan assesses his leadership capabilities. And should British pies be added to UNESCO's list of foods of cultural significance?

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