Trump to Meet Gulf Leaders at UN Assembly to Discuss Post-War Strategy
US President Donald Trump plans to meet Gulf state leaders during the UN General Assembly to discuss post-war regional strategy and Iran, sources reveal.
US President Donald Trump is expected to meet with Gulf state leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York next Tuesday. The discussions will focus on the next steps regarding the ongoing conflict involving Iran, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
The meeting is anticipated to center on US proposals for a post-war regional strategy. President Donald Trump and his senior team are currently working on a post-conflict blueprint, which is expected to be finalized following the upcoming mid-term congressional elections. A source briefed on the matter stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also keen to meet with the US leader, though no official meeting has been scheduled at this stage.
Last year, during the UN General Assembly, Donald Trump met with a group of leaders from eight Arab and Muslim nations to present a draft of his peace plan for Gaza. He publicly unveiled it a week later, shortly after which a ceasefire agreement was secured.
Speaking on Wednesday, Donald Trump expressed hope that the end of the conflict is approaching. He reiterated his assertion that Iran is interested in reaching a deal, noting that the US has received such indications directly from Tehran.
Sources indicated that Donald Trump will meet with leaders or foreign ministers from the six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)—Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. The US State Department issued initial invitations on Wednesday, and one source noted the gathering could potentially expand to include other Arab and Muslim leaders. The White House declined to comment.
