Iran ridicules - then rejects - US peace plan
Summary
Iran has rejected a US peace plan to end the ongoing conflict, with officials mocking US efforts while the global oil crisis intensifies, forcing countries like the Philippines to seek new energy sources. This episode also features powerful testimonies from Jeffrey Epstein's survivors, a UN debate on recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as a crime against humanity, and an update on the Netherlands' successful smartphone ban in schools. The podcast concludes with a heartwarming story about Bear, the koala rescue dog, retiring after a decade of service.Episode description
Iran's state broadcaster says that Tehran has responded "negatively" to a US peace plan. A senior, unnamed official said Iran would end the war when it decided to do so - and when "its own conditions are met". The details of the 15-point plan were never made public, but it's reported to have demanded major concessions from Tehran. Also, after declaring an energy emergency, the Philippines said it was seeking new sources of oil from sanctioned countries, including Russia. The CEO of investment firm Blackrock said that if the war led to long-term high oil prices, there would be a global recession. We also hear from some of the survivors of the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the impact of a smartphone ban in Dutch schools, and how an Australian dog that was used to rescue koalas is getting a well-earned retirement.
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