Trump to Meet Gulf Leaders at UN Amid Stalled Ceasefire Talks with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to meet leaders of six Gulf Cooperation Council states on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York next Tuesday, according to a report by Axios. The meeting aims to discuss postwar strategies following escalating attacks from Iran and Houthi militants that have disrupted energy exports and rattled oil markets. Washington's efforts for resuming ceasefire talks appear stalled as Gulf nations face mounting economic costs. Trump also reportedly received interest in a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, though no formal arrangement has been made yet. Trump claimed on Wednesday that Iran is reaching out to the U.S., suggesting the war may be nearing its end. However, it remains unclear what terms Washington would impose for any postwar agreement. The Gulf states are experiencing significant economic impacts from ongoing attacks, including Saudi Arabia's temporary shutdown of a key oil pipeline due to drone strikes. Crude prices have since eased slightly after alternative shipping arrangements were made.
Topics: ceasefire talks Gulf Cooperation Council U.S.-Iran relations UN General Assembly