Middle East Report

I discuss Donald Trump’s Board of peace, the Saudi-UAE dispute, and Iran on Radio Islam.   All three issues are likely to shape the future of the Middle East and be part of Trump’s effort to craft a new world order in his mould. What do you think?

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Iran signals plans for fast trials and executions while promising ‘decisive response’ to US, Israel

Iranian officials have signaled that fast trials and executions are planned for suspects detained in nationwide protests, while the Islamic Republic has promised a 'decisive response' if the U.S. or Israel intervene in the domestic unrest. The threats emerged as some personnel at a key U.S. military base in Qatar were advised to evacuate following President Donald Trump’s escalated warnings of potential military action over the killing of peaceful demonstrators.