Global News Podcast Trump announces tariffs on Iran's allies
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Jan 13, 2026 
Jeremy Bowen, the International editor and BBC correspondent, discusses the implications of Trump’s 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran, particularly how it will affect China's oil purchases. Nawal Al-Maghafi reveals the deceptive networks recruiting Syrian fighters for Russia, highlighting tragic stories of betrayal. Peter Bowes breaks down Minnesota and Illinois’ legal challenges against mass ICE deployments, shedding light on the constitutional concerns. This insightful conversation covers geopolitical tensions and personal stories amid significant global events.
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Tariffs As Complex Pressure On Iran
- Trump's 25% tariff threat targets countries trading with Iran to pressure Tehran economically.
- Jeremy Bowen warns this is complex because major buyers like China make such measures diplomatically fraught.
Family Denied A Funeral After Protest Death
- Rubinya Aminyan, a 23-year Kurdish fashion student, joined protests and was killed; her family struggled to bury her.
- BBC Persians reporter Jiagol recounts officials refusing funeral rites amid internet shutdowns.
Blackout Masks Scale And Strengthens Regime
- Iran's internet shutdown and communications blackout hinder verification and contact with families.
- Bowen notes the regime retains means to survive because it can use force and has factional but unified survival instincts.