ALTHOUGH American President Donald Trump has admitted that the disastrous Iran war was a factor in the heavy drubbing his party received from the Democrats in the midterm polls, there are few indications he has decided to wind down the conflict. In fact, Mr Trump has sent mixed messages, saying there has been “progress” in talks with Iran, while also threatening to “destroy what is left” of the Islamic Republic should negotiations fail.

These are hardly reassuring words for the international community, which wants the war to end quickly. Qatar has taken centre stage in mediation, with Mr Trump discussing the Iran file with the country’s emir.

There is genuine reason to fear........

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