US, Iran Halt Attacks After Flare Up; Oil Pares Gains | Horizons Middle East & Africa 6/29/2026

Published 29 June 2026 · india

The US and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other before peace talks resume this week over the Strait of Hormuz and other issues

The US and Iran have agreed to stop attacking each other before peace talks resume this week over the Strait of Hormuz and other issues, paving the way to end days of tit-for-tat attacks that tested a fragile truce. Also on the show: US equity-index futures rose after reports the US and Iran backed away from a fresh escalation of their conflict; Israel, Lebanon, and the US reached an initial trilateral framework agreement aimed at paving the way for ending the conflict between Israel and Lebanon and ultimately reaching a peace settlement; South Korea unveils an ambitious plan aimed at cementing its status as a technological powerhouse; Chinese state media accused European Union officials of a “lack of sincerity” in preparatory talks ahead of a meeting between top trade negotiators, and warned that relations between the two regions could be damaged.

Guests include: Julia Roknifard, Taylor’s University, Malaysia, School of Law & Governance Senior Lecturer; Ryan Lemand, Neovision Wealth Management, Co-Founder and 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 00:05:11 - US and Iran agree to halt attacking each other 00:09:01 - Julia Roknifard, Taylor’s University, Malaysia 00:14:29 - Ryan Lemand, Neovision Wealth Management 00:19:29 - Israel, Lebanon reach framework deal aiming to end conflict 00:28:17 - South Korea chip investment plan 00:32:12 - Oil pares early gains as US, Iran halt attacks 00:37:13 - China’s state media say EU risks ‘freezing’ of ties over trade More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?

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