Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran have reached a critical point, threatening to redefine regional geopolitics. On September 20, 2026, former US President Donald Trump issued direct threats against Iran, stating he was ready to "blow up the entire of Iran" if the country did not "behave", in the context of a "decision on what to do about escalating tensions in the Middle East" according to *Veja* (East/South, Conservative Right). This statement comes as the region is the scene of a "major strategic recomposition in the Near East", marked by conflicts such as the "war in Iran, genocide in Gaza, loss of American influence", as highlighted by *Le Monde diplomatique* (Dissident, Left). At the same time, the Islamic Republic accuses Washington of preparing a "major attack", information reported by...
The dissonance on this topic is very strong, with each bloc bringing a very different perspective. The West bloc (Center-Left/Progressive, Liberal/Center) focuses on geopolitical analysis, Saudi Arabia's efforts, and China's potential role as a mediator. The East/South bloc gives a voice to regional actors like the Houthis (CGTN.com,...
This synthesis compares media coverage and flags blind spots, biases and conflicts of interest around this topic.
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