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Would President Trump make a new deal with Iran? Kushner on the Middle East

Would President Trump Make A New Deal with Iran? | Kushner on the Middle East | GZERO World

In light of the historic announcement between Israel and the UAE, Ian Bremmer asks President Trump's senior advisor Jared Kushner what it means for US relations with Iran moving forward. Kushner describes Iran as "significantly weakened" under Trump's policies, and suggests the administration is waiting to "make the right deal" with the Gulf nation.

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