Trump MidEast visit ‘all about’ backing Israel, opposing Iran

US President Donald Trump will serve as the US “front man” for “additional conflict” in the Middle East during his scheduled visit to Saudi Arabia and Israel to foster animosity against Iran, says an American author.

“Part of his trip is allying with Arab states in Riyadh, [where] he’ll meet with leaders of other Arab states,” Stephen Lendman told Press TV in a Sunday interview in regard to remarks by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who directly mentioned “unity” against Tehran as an objective of Trump’s first foreign trip as the president of the United States.

The US president will start his first ever foreign tour by visiting the Saudi capital on Friday and then will leave for Israel on Monday.

“It’s all about supporting Israel; It’s about opposing Iran; it may be about plotting additional conflict in the region; it certainly has nothing to do with fostering peace and stability. That never is America’s agenda, never…

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