Now boarding: America seizes an Iranian ship

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The Intelligence from The Economist

2026-04-20

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This week’s peace talks are endangered after American forces fired on and boarded a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. We visit Chernobyl’s ruined reactor to assess the damage done by a Russian drone to its enormous safety structure. The likes of McDonald’s and KFC have long been in China’s cities; now they are expanding at pace in the countryside. Guests and host: Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondentSarah  Lawrynuik, deputy editor of “The Intelligence”Don Weinland, China business and finance editorRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  Iran war, Strait of HormuzChernobyl, Ukraine warChina, fast food Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • The Economist.

  • Hello and welcome to the Intelligence from the Economist.

  • I'm Jason Palmer.

  • And I'm Rosie Blaire.

  • Every weekday, we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

  • 10 years ago, an enormous hangar was slid into place

  • over the site of the Chernobyl accident in Ukraine,

  • intended to isolate it for a century.

  • Last February, a Russian drone blew a hole in it.

  • We paid a visit asking just how much damage was done.

  • And McDonald's and other Western fast food joints have been in China for decades and spurred local competitors.

  • But our correspondent reports foreign chains are now gaining ground again.

  • Rural China is the final burger frontier.

  • But first,

  • The shaky ceasefire between America and Iran got even shakier overnight.

  • Motor vessel Tosca.

  • Motor vessel Tosca.

  • Vacate your engine room.

  • Vacate your engine room.

  • We are prepared to subject you to disabling fire.