In Focus podcast | Why Trump is in a strategic gridlock over Iran?

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In Focus podcast | Why Trump is in a strategic gridlock over Iran?

In Focus podcast | Why Trump is in a strategic gridlock over Iran? Stanly Johny speaks to us about Trump’s shifting stance on Iran and the role Gulf powers are playing behind the scenes. Published – May 19,…

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May 19, 2026

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In Focus podcast | Why Trump is in a strategic gridlock over Iran?

Stanly Johny speaks to us about Trump’s shifting stance on Iran and the role Gulf powers are playing behind the scenes.

Published – May 19, 2026 06:03 pm IST

 Smriti Sudesh Smriti Sudesh

President Trump’s latest remarks on Iran and the sudden shift in U.S. messaging have once again placed West Asia on edge. Reports suggest key Gulf allies, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, played a role in pushing for diplomacy over immediate military escalation. But is this a temporary pause or the beginning of a larger geopolitical confrontation?

Guest: Stanly Johny, International Affairs Editor, The Hindu

Host: Smriti Sudesh

Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian

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Published – May 19, 2026 06:03 pm IST

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