Inside Kharg Island, Iran’s oil lifeline under threat

With the US blockading Iran’s ports, Kharg Island is in focus.

How are civilians caught in the middle?

Mexico says it killed El Mencho, leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

Within hours, highways burned and violence spread across multiple states.

His death is being called a victory, but removing a kingpin doesn’t dismantle a cartel.

What changes now for Mexico, and what doesn’t?

This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz, Sonia Bhagat, and Marcos Bartolome, with Spencer Cline, Tamara Khandaker, Tuleen Barakat and our host, Malika Bilal.

It was edited by Sarí el-Khalili.

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan.

Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm.

Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer.

Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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