This is a special episode, a conversation with Hope, about the situation here in Abu Dhabi and the broader Middle East thanks to the US war on Iran.

Here are the headlines from the discussion:

• First, we are safe and well
• The UAE emergency management authorities and air defenses have been amazing
• We intend to depart the region Friday, heading to SE Asia
• The US State Department is failing US citizens in the region
• This US war of choice is foolish and is of zero benefit to the American people

Going Further & Related Episodes

• Another American War of Choice
• American teacher stuck in Abu Dhabi amid Iran conflict: “There are no flights”

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