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The US targets Iran’s nuclear programme

The US is now using force to try to eliminate Iran’s nuclear programme, and new tariffs on US household goods take effect. Plus, the chief executive of a Russian burger chain is petitioning President Vladimir Putin to block western businesses from returning, and the CEO of the fintech Revolut could be due for a major pay out. 


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US says it inflicted ‘severe damage’ on Iran’s nuclear programme 

Tariffs on household goods bring home costs of Trump’s trade wars

Fake McDonald’s lobbies Vladimir Putin to block return of western companies

Revolut chief in line for Musk-style payday at $150bn valuation


Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian, Ethan Plotkin, Mischa Frankl-Duval and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Alexander Higgins and Peter Barber. Our acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. Our intern is Michaela Seah. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.


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