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As Trump shifts Iran strategy, Gulf allies pursue diplomacy with Tehran

Headline via PBS NewsHour · first report 14 Nov, 00:32 IST, latest 14 Nov, 18:02 IST

The Persian Gulf at night, seen from the International Space Station
Representational image · The Persian Gulf at night, seen from the International Space Station · NASA / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

What we know

3 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from NPR at 14 Nov, 00:32 IST; the latest is from The Siasat Daily at 14 Nov, 18:02 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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First report14 Nov, 00:32 IST
Latest report14 Nov, 18:02 IST
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Trump says "status quo" is what Gulf Arab allies want as Iran war hits stalemate and midterms force pivot from threats of attacks to economic pressure
As President Trump says he's focused on economic pressure on Iran, Gulf allies are united against the war and hedging their bets by talking with Iran about regional security. Compass Points moderator Nick Schifrin discusses the Middle East's pivot point with…
President Donald Trump has had a lot to say about his thinking on the way ahead in the Iran war since Republicans were trounced in last week’s midterm elections. In exchanges with reporters, broadcast interviews and social media posts since Election Day, he’s…

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