In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, US President Donald Trump announces what he calls the “most crushing economic operation ever taken” against any country after Iran failed to reach a deal with Washington. He also threatens economic consequences for countries that support Tehran, while saying alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz could reduce the wat ... Show More
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Iran war enters a new phase, Israel and Turkey clash over Syria, and UAE schools prepare to reopen
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the US says economic pressure on Iran could prevent a return to large-scale fighting, with Vice President JD Vance describing the war as entering a “new phase” and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promising further measures on Monday. W ... Show More
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Apr 2026
Iran puts forward new plan for Strait of Hormuz amid renewed diplomatic push
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, Iran puts forward a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, as diplomatic activity intensifies. In southern Lebanon, Israeli strikes kill at least 14 people, with continued exchanges of fire despite continuing cease ... Show More
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Dec 2024
Assad Spins His Surrender From Moscow
Tommy and Ben discuss the latest developments out of Syria, including the rebel leadership’s promises to disband and focus on building the state, international delegations and journalists making trips to Damascus, and Israel’s bombing campaign on Syrian territory and plans to bui ... Show More
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Nov 2023
Blinken’s Mideast meetings, Biden-Trump poll and Israel’s troubled tech sector
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaches Turkey in his whirlwind diplomatic tour of the Middle East – after pro-Palestinian protesters tried to storm an air base holding US troops. In Israel’s near ghost town Sderot, one high tech business is carrying on. Plus, the latest Bid ... Show More
12m 24s