Could Trump’s Antics Ignite A World War?

The Iranian foreign minister claims the ongoing anti-government protests in the country are now under 'total control'. More than 500 people have reportedly been killed so far, while more than 10,000 have been arrested. US President Donald Trump says Tehran reached out to him to negotiate, after he threatened military action over its handling of the demonstrations. The White House press secretary says Donald Trump is not afraid to use military power in Iran. He's announced 25 percent tariffs for any goods arriving in America from a country that still does business with Iran, following a brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters. That could impact Ireland which exports pharmaceuticals and some foods to Iran. Donald Trump’s threat of military action follows US forces’ capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife in an operation in the country’s capital Caracas earlier this month. The US President also threatening Greenland, insisting his country needs it for national security reasons, and that ownership of Greenland is 'psychologically important’ for him, could Donald Trump’s action set the world on a path to global conflict? On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Donnacha Ó’Beacháin, Newmarket-On-Fergus native and Professor of Politics at Dublin City University and Neil Robinson, Professor of Comparative Politics at UHL. Photo (c) Map Iran by yorkfoto from Getty Images Signature via Canva