Professor on his ‘fear' about Trump amid conflict between Iran and Israel
Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics Fawaz Gerges analyzes President Donald Trump's statements related to the conflict between Iran and Israel, and explains why he doesn't see a light at the 'end of this horrible war tunnel.'
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