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Oct 2

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Trump promises Qatar security, and Leban...

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US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order to guarantee Qatar’s security. Lebanon and Syria are preparing the ground for rebuilding relations. Iraq's Prime Minister expects to win parliamentary elections in November.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Any attack on Qatar is security threat to US, says Trump

'No drama': Lebanese Deputy PM says resetting ties with Syria on track

Iraqi PM 'optimistic' about November elections

This episode features Nada Homsi, Beirut correspondent.

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