Poised and confused: the will-he-won’t-he of Iran strikes

As a military build-up continues in the Middle East, President Donald Trump’s messaging remains ambiguous. What could, at this stage, head off conflict? Our series on America’s 250th birthday continues with a dive into our archive on the era leading up to civil war. And a couple of recommendations for the silver and the small screen. Guests and host: Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent Annie Crabill, senior digital editor Alexandra Suich Bass, Culture editor Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: Iran, nuclear deal, military build-up American history entertainment, “Dreams”, “Bridgerton” Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast.