Trump’s doing it his own way on Iran – could it work?
This Is Why
Sky News
4.0 • 552 Ratings
🗓️ 17 June 2025
⏱️ 18 minutes
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Summary
His defence secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed the US is moving “additional capabilities” to its Middle East bases.
So, will Trump’s unconventional approach to diplomacy work or fuel the crisis in the Middle East?
On today’s Sky News Daily Mark Austin speaks to Sky’s security and defence analyst Michael Clarke about Trump’s unpredictable approach to world affairs, and whether he’ll be able to strike a deal.
Producer: Natalie Ktena & Araminta Parker
Editor: Wendy Parker
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