The situation in Iran following the mass unrest since late last year, and Washington’s response to it with threats of intervention, is a powerful magnet for politicians and media in the Middle East.

Arab Authors on the US President’s Style

Trump has never been known for supporting popular movements; in the escalating crisis, he is only concerned with exploiting the situation for his own ends. Arab political scientists believe this is due to his failure to reduce inflation and curb rising prices at home. The solution is seen in Washington’s claims to control the natural resources of other countries with the aim of subsequently dominating global oil flows. The idea is to put consumer countries, particularly China, on a short leash.

What’s happening in Iran and Venezuela’s agenda

Local analysts view what’s happening in Iran as a continuation of Venezuela’s agenda. Beijing, which imports 70% of its oil, risks falling under the control of a power targeting Venezuelan oil. If the US orchestrates regime change in Iran, 90% of........

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