From Syria to Yemen: Middle East reacts to Donald Trump’s inauguration
Donald Trump's inauguration sparked a mix of optimism and cautious reactions across the Middle East, with US allies expressing hope for continued collaboration, while Iran, Palestine and regional proxies voiced concerns about his policies and their impact on regional stability.
Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, sparking mixed reactions across the Middle East. Trump’s return to the presidency for a second term comes as the region is rife with tension and conflicts, including deepening hostilities between Iran and Israel, ongoing instability in Syria and Yemen, and concerns over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The following are reactions to Trump’s inauguration from leaders and major actors in the Middle East.
Gulf, Egypt and Jordan
Arab Gulf leaders and the leaders of Egypt and Jordan rushed to congratulate Trump on his inauguration on Monday, expressing optimism for continued collaboration on regional issues.
