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Episode 2

Trump turns to the Middle East, where he takes America to the brink of war with Iran, shocks the world by pulling troops out of Syria, and announces agreements between Israel and Arab states.

Trump turns to the Middle East, where he takes America to the brink of war with Iran, shocks the world by pulling troops out of Syria, and announces breakthrough agreements between Israel and Arab states.

With first-hand accounts from key players - including rare interviews with top Iranian officials - the episode takes us inside the critical moments as Trump turns US foreign policy in the region on its head.

59 minutes

Music Played

  • Alexandre Desplat

    The Truth About Ruth

  • Further Seems Forever

    The Moon Is Down

Credits

Role Contributor
Narrator Caroline Catz
Director Tim Stirzaker
Director Tania Rakhmanova
Series Producer Norma Percy
Production Company Brook Lapping Productions

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