As Mideast leaders gather in New York, regional wars top the agenda, and other Mideast developments
Leaders are pressing for de-escalation as wars in Yemen, Gaza and Lebanon threaten shipping routes and global markets, officials said.
- On Tuesday, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres and Assembly President Khalilur Rahman opened the 81st General Assembly in New York, with regional wars dominating the six-day gathering's agenda.
- Guterres warned that "in a world marked by turbulence, division and uncertainty, the United Nations is more necessary than ever," as wars, climate catastrophe, and artificial intelligence overshadow global stability.
- The Gulf Cooperation Council urged Iran to cease attacks, with head Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi stating that disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Strait have "triggered worldwide fallout."
- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed Baghdad's militia disarmament efforts on the summit sidelines, with Al-Zaidi reiterating his government's commitment to state authority over all arms.
- President Donald Trump is set to meet Gulf Arab leaders but not Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian remains skeptical of talks after recent U.S. and Israeli attacks.
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Middle East wars loom over UN General Assembly, and other Mideast developments
Middle Eastern leaders are gathering in New York for the United Nations General Assembly as conflicts in the region continue. The U.S.-Iran conflict, Yemen's fighting, and Israel's wars with Hamas and Hezbollah are key topics. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accuses…
The leaders of the Middle East arrived at the UN General Assembly this Tuesday with several open wars and few signs that diplomacy can stop them.
As Mideast leaders gather in New York, regional wars top the agenda, and other Mideast developments – WTOP News
Leaders from across the Middle East are gathering this week for the United Nations General Assembly in New York at a time when three years of wars across the re
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As Mideast leaders gather in New York, regional wars top the agenda, and other Mideast developments
Leaders from across the Middle East are gathering this week for the United Nations General Assembly in New York at a time when three years of wars across the region show no signs of letting up.
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