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'Two options' for Trump in Middle East war: 'he waits or he escalates massively'

'Two options' for Trump in Middle East war: 'he waits or he escalates massively'

Summary

President Donald Trump said on Fox News that the US and Saudi Arabia worked together with Iraq to carry out attacks on Iran-backed Iraqi militias. However, Iraq condemned the strikes as a serious violation and its prime minister canceled a meeting with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince because of the attacks.

Key Facts

  • The US, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq coordinated attacks on Iraqi militias backed by Iran.
  • Iraq described the strikes as a "blatant violation" of its sovereignty.
  • Iraq’s prime minister canceled a planned meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman due to the attacks.
  • President Trump confirmed the coordination publicly on Fox News.
  • The attacks happened amid ongoing struggles to end the conflict between the US and Iran.
  • The situation has increased tensions between Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the US.
  • The conflict involves wider regional issues linked to Iran’s influence in the Middle East.
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