Norman Roule on Jerusalem Move, Saudi-Yemen Conflict
23 December 2017 |
5:45 am
Norman Roule, former National Intelligence Manager for Iran, discusses President Donald Trump's Jerusalem decision and the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
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