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Sky News AU
a day ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘Iran really is alone': Claims Iran is bluffing about having ‘the upper hand' against Israel
Foundation for Defense Democracies Senior Fellow David Daoud claims Iran is 'alone' even though the country has stated a few allies will come to its defence following Israel's attack. 'The Iranians have to save face, they have to look like they have the upper hand,' Mr Daoud told Sky News Australia. 'They're exaggerating the impact of their strikes in Israel.'

Sky News AU
a day ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
President Trump views Israel's attack on Iran as ‘positive'
Foundation for Defense Democracies Senior Fellow David Daoud claims US President Donald Trump is likely to 'stick to his carrots' by viewing Israel's attack on Iran as 'positive'. 'President Trump has been very supportive of the Israeli strike yesterday,' Mr Daoud told Sky News Australia. 'The United States has not gotten involved directly in this fight. 'Iran views us, the United States, as its primary enemy.'