US President Donald Trump signs a document reinstating sanctions against Iran after announcing the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, at the White House in Washington on May 8, 2018. Photo: AFP
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Opinion
The Trump administration’s demonisation of Iran benefits Saudi Arabia and Israel more than the US
- The US’ escalating rhetoric and moves against Iran have raised fears of American military action. However, the main beneficiaries of a weakened Iran are its adversaries in the region
US President Donald Trump signs a document reinstating sanctions against Iran after announcing the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, at the White House in Washington on May 8, 2018. Photo: AFP
US National Security Adviser John Bolton, seen at the White House in Washington, on March 29, 2019. His predilections were well known but few thought he would become so influential so quickly. Photo: Reuters
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Opinion
How John Bolton became US foreign policy’s ‘devil incarnate’
- The national security adviser has undermined diplomatic attempts with North Korea, supported regime change in Venezuela and appears to be goading Iran.
- Bolton’s greatest danger is that he could upset the existing international order
US National Security Adviser John Bolton, seen at the White House in Washington, on March 29, 2019. His predilections were well known but few thought he would become so influential so quickly. Photo: Reuters