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What does Trump actually want from war in the Middle East?
As Trump promises more strikes in the Middle East, there is one looming question that remains as the carnage unfolds. What does he really want from all this?
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NATO intercepts ‘Iranian missile’ near Türkiye
The projectile was shot down as it approached Turkish airspace through Syria, the country’s Defense Ministry has said
Latest Middle East
Trump to cut off ‘all trade’ with Spain
The US president has said that doesn’t “want anything to do with” Spain after US forces were banned from joint military bases
US strikes on Iran triggered by Israel’s plan to launch attack, Rubio says
Democrats disturbed by rationale that Trump ordered pre-emptive strikes out of concern about Tehran retaliation
Israel launches fresh wave of attacks on Iran and Lebanon as Iranian drones hit U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia
U.S. urges citizens to immediately leave more than a dozen countries in Middle East
Iran picks radical cleric who vowed to 'erase' Israel for interim leadership council
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi's nomination increases his chances to replace Khamenei, Iran expert says
Lebanon bans Hezbollah’s military activities
The government has ordered the Iranian-backed militant group to surrender its weapons
Iran threatens escalation if US attacks
Officials indicate they are reconsidering doctrine of seeking to contain confrontations with Washington
Iran agreed secret shoulder-fired missile deal with Russia
Leaks reveal €500mn contract for man-portable ‘Verba’ system to rebuild Tehran’s air defences
Gaddafi’s son killed by foreign powers – ex-minister (VIDEO)
Saif al-Islam was assassinated because he believed in a unified and sovereign country, Moussa Ibrahim has said
