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Trump hosts Persian Gulf leaders at White House as new violence raises questions about peace efforts
UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – President Trump met Gulf leaders to discuss economic cooperation and regional stability following Israeli air strikes on Syria, with $17 billion in US-Gulf investments highlighted by officials.
- On July 17, President Trump hosted Bahrain's crown prince and Qatar's prime minister at the White House in Washington to promote diplomatic ties.
- This event followed rising tensions as Israel launched strikes in Damascus amid ongoing regional conflicts involving Syria, Hezbollah, and Iran.
- During the meeting, agreements advanced cooperation on civilian nuclear energy and included purchases of American airplanes, jet engines, and computer servers backed by $17 billion in investments.
- Trump stated in the Oval Office, "Anything they needed, we helped them," emphasizing reciprocal support between the U.S. and Gulf allies during discussions with Bahrain's crown prince.
- Although diplomatic initiatives prioritized economic development, the resurgence of conflict involving Israel and Syria cast doubt on the prospects for lasting peace in the Middle East and heightened worries about instability in the region.
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US president hosts Gulf leaders
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump hosted a pair of Arab Gulf leaders at the White House on Wednesday as violence between Israel and Syria renewed doubts about his pledge to impose peace on the Middle East.
Trump meets Gulf leaders at White House following Israeli strikes on Syria
Washington, July 17: President Donald Trump hosted a pair of Arab Gulf leaders at the White House as violence between Israel and Syria renewed doubts about his pledge to impose peace on the Middle East. Trump held a meeting in the Oval Office with Bahrain’s crown prince and dined privately with Qatar’s prime minister on Wednesday. The Republican president has lavished attention on the Gulf, a wealthy region where members of his family have exten…
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