US, Iran Seek More Talks; US Blocks Hormuz | Horizons and Middle East & Africa 4/15/2026

Growing optimism the US and Iran could be looking to arrange a second round of talks, with President Trump telling Fox Business he sees the war as ‘very close to over.’ Also on the show: Bloomberg learns Tehran is considering a pause in shipments through the Strait of Hormuz to avoid testing a US blockade; Lebanon and Israel held their first high-level talks in more than 30 years, but officials downplay hopes for an end to the war with Hezbollah. Guests include: Ryan Bohl, RANE, Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst; Ben Powell, Chief Middle East & APAC Investment Strategist, BlackRock Investment Institute; Philip Bahoshy, MAGNiTT, CEO.

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
00:05:57 – US, Iran seek more ceasefire talks
00:11:33 – Ryan Bohl, RANE, Senior Middle East and North Africa Analyst
00:18:38 – Ben Powell, Chief Middle East & APAC Investment Strategist, BlackRock Investment Institute
00:31:52 – Lebanon and Israel hold talks in Washington
00:35:23 – Amos Hochstein, TWG Global, Managing Partner
00:39:49 – Philip Bahoshy, MAGNiTT, CEO
00:48:41 – Lagarde: war settlement in best interest of global economy
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