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George Galloway discusses Trump's unpredictable foreign policy regarding Iran and the potential global implications of the Strait of Hormuz situation.

Schizophrenia. Trump cannot make up his minds. Trump threatens, retreats and threatens again. The Strait of Hormuz remains a potential global flashpoint as the White House shifts between pressure, negotiation and the possibility of military action. With Tehran, Washington and their allies locked in a dangerous cycle, one wrong move could trigger a wider war and crash the West’s economy. Tonight George Galloway asks whether Trump has any coherent strategy on Iran. Is this calculated unpredictability, political theatre or a president making foreign policy from one moment to the next? Joining George: Trita Parsi: Iranian-American author and political analyst. Analysis of Trump’s Iran policy, the Strait of Hormuz and whether Washington is heading towards negotiation or another war. Rubén Gisbert: Spanish political analyst. Discussion of the latest geopolitical developments, the political crisis in Europe and the forces reshaping the international order. Plus: Trump’s threats, reversals and Iran strategyCould the Strait of Hormuz crash the West’s economy?The Epstein scandal and pressure on the White HouseUkraine, Russia and the latest escalationAndy Burnham, Keir Starmer and Labour’s…

People in this episode

Host: George Galloway

Guests: Trita Parsi, Rubén Gisbert

Topics covered

• Trump's foreign policy
• Iran negotiations
• Geopolitical developments
• Strait of Hormuz
• Ukraine conflict
• Epstein scandal
• Labour party politics

Keywords

• Trump
• Iran
• Strait of Hormuz
• geopolitics
• Ukraine
• Epstein
• Labour party

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Iran, Washington, Europe, Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine, Russia

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