US and Iran Make Progress in Talks; Oil Slumps | Horizons Middle East & Africa 6/22/2026
The US and Iran made “encouraging progress” in talks on a peace deal and will continue technical-level discussions this week, according to mediators Qatar and
The US and Iran made “encouraging progress” in talks on a peace deal and will continue technical-level discussions this week, according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan. The parties agreed on a roadmap toward reaching a final deal within 60 days and established a communication line to avoid incidents and miscalculations. Also on the show: Asian stocks advanced as investors welcomed signs of progress in diplomatic talks between the US and Iran; BCG said among biggest losers from Saudi pullback on consultants; Ethiopia’s Abiy cements grip as his party coasts to election win; Starmer on the brink with resignation plan expected imminently.
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 00:04:10 - US and Iran make progress in talks 00:07:39 - Hasan Alhasan, IISS Senior Fellow for Middle East Policy 00:15:32 - Parisha Saimbi, BNP Paribas FXLM Strategist, EM Asia 00:27:35 - Oil declines after US-Iran peace talks show signs of progress 00:31:25 - BCG said among biggest losers from Saudi pullback on consultants 00:35:57 - Ethiopian Premier’s party wins parliamentary majority 00:40:05 - Starmer on the brink with resignation plan expected imminently More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?
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