Trump Tries to Shift Attention from Domestic Woes to Middle East Conflicts Ahead of Midterm Elections The US and Saudi Arabia's joint strike against Iran backed militias on July 29 has sparked alarm bells across the region.
But what lies behind this sudden escalation? Is it a genuine effort to counter Iranian influence, or a thinly veiled attempt to distract from domestic troubles in the lead up to the midterm elections?
Recent weeks have seen Trump's administration grappling with internal controversies and external pressures that threaten its grip on power.