🌍 The Middle East is closer to a major turning point than many people realize… and the consequences could affect the entire global economy. 🎙️ In this episode of LISTEN: Global English, we break down the US–Iran tensions, the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices, diplomacy, escalation, and global risk — all in clear, natural English designed for intermediate to upper intermediate learners.

Why are global markets so nervous right now? What does “escalation” actually mean? Why do governments fear appearing weak? And why could one regional conflict quickly affect the entire world?

In this episode, you’ll improve your English while learning about: ✅ US–Iran relations ✅ Global politics & diplomacy ✅ Oil markets & economic risk ✅ Key geopolitical vocabulary ✅ Real English expressions, idioms & phrasal verbs ✅ Terms like “volatile”, “k ...