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Trump to decide within two weeks on US role in Iran-Israel war

Trump to decide within two weeks on US role in Iran-Israel war

Al Arabiya19-06-2025
In this episode of W News Extra, presented by Leigh-Ann Gerrans, we continue our coverage of the Iran-Israel war. The White House said Thursday that President Donald Trump will decide within the next two weeks whether the US will get directly involved in the conflict.
Guests:
Shane McGinley – Business Editor, Arabian Gulf Business Insight
Tala Michel Issa – Chief Reporter, Arabian Business
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