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DESCRIPTION:A Middle East Update With Foreign Correspondent Reese Erlich\n\nThe Middle 
 East is one of the most complex regions in the world. Since the 20th 
 century, it has experienced several wars, uprisings, and invasions. Today 
 there are four failing states and three ongoing wars.\n\nBut underneath all 
 the conflict, there are two common actors: Saudi Arabia and Iran. They are 
 bitter rivals, whose feud goes back almost 40 years. Each country believes 
 it is the rightful leader of the Middle East and feels threatened by the 
 other. But they’ve never declared war on each other. Instead, they 
 support opposing groups in other conflicts, like the civil wars in Iraq, 
 Syria, and Yemen. This has only created more violence across the region, 
 and the feud continues to escalate with no end in sight.\n(Text source: 
 ‘The Middle East’s cold war, explained’ at vox.com\n\nAdded to this 
 combustible mixture is Donald Trump’s obvious contempt for Iran and his 
 vow to tear up the historic nuclear accord negotiated with that country by 
 Trump’s predecessor. Is a new Middle East war brewing? Perhaps even a new 
 U.S. Invasion?\n\nReese Erlich’s history in journalism goes back over 40 
 years. Today he works as a full-time print and broadcast, freelance 
 reporter. He reports regularly for National Public Radio, ABC 
 (Australia),and Radio Deutsche Welle. His articles appear in Vice News and 
 Foreign Policy. His television documentaries have aired on PBS stations 
 nationwide.\n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2017/07/28/18801105.php
SUMMARY:Other Voices: The Saudi – Iran Conflict and the Trump Factor
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URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2017/07/28/18801105.php
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