An alleged expletive-filled phone call between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu has laid bare deep tensions over the war in Lebanon. As the conflict escalates, could it derail Trump's hopes of securing a deal with Iran?

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Guests:

Dr Lina Khatib, Associate fellow at the Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House.
George Grylls, Washington Correspondent, The Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

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Further listening: Is Lebanon the key to peace in the Middle East?

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