Gulf leaders meet Trump with two fears: more war and less US protection
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump meets Gulf Arab allies in New York as he weighs whether to "annihilate" Iran's regime, following his statement to Axios on Thursday that he faces a "big decision" on the war.
- Gulf governments seek American help against impending attacks, yet fear a major escalation with Iran could leave them less secure; most prefer stability over war, writes Citrinowicz.
- For three decades, Gulf states have hosted American forces and purchased weapons, counting on Washington to deter threats; Senior Pentagon officials now consider shifting defense burdens onto regional partners, sources told CNN.
- Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, noted the two sides agreed on the need to "turn the page" as Iran's proxies target energy infrastructure from Yemen and Iraq.
- The US military is considering reducing its presence in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, with Tehran seeking headlines about American withdrawals as Trump questions why Washington should shoulder the burden of protecting Gulf energy routes.
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What Trump’s meeting with Arab, Islamic leaders produced on the major issues
Iran’s attacks on Gulf Arab states, and the threats posed by Tehran and its regional allies to vital shipping routes, have lent a fresh sense of urgency to efforts by Arab and Islamic leaders to secure lasting peace through talks with US President Donald Trump. Their meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday brought together representatives of 12 countries at a time when the Gulf’s priorities were clear: end the …
Trump tells Gulf leaders Iran talks have ‘a lot of momentum’ as U.S. tightens economic squeeze
UNITED NATIONS — President Donald Trump told leaders from the Gulf Cooperation Council and other Middle East nations Tuesday that U.S. talks with Iran have “a lot of momentum,” while warning that Washington would keep tightening an economic vise on Tehran until it reaches a deal or faces collapse. The session, held on the sidelines… The post Trump tells Gulf leaders Iran talks have ‘a lot of momentum’ as U.S. tightens economic squeeze appeared f…
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Gulf States to Urge De-Escalation After Trump Threatens Iran With Destruction
Leaders of six Gulf Arab countries are preparing to press President Donald Trump against widening the nearly seven-month conflict with Iran after he told the ... The post Gulf States to Urge De-Escalation After Trump Threatens Iran With Destruction first appeared on [your]NEWS.
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