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 Thursday statement to Axios 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 another round of war, writes Citrinowicz.
- For three decades, Gulf states have hosted American forces and purchased weapons, counting on Washington to deter threats, though Senior Pentagon officials now consider shifting defense burdens onto regional partners, sources told CNN.
- Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, said 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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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.
Gulf states will urge Trump not to escalate Iran war — after he threatens to wipe out entire nation
Gulf state officials are set to meet with President Trump on Tuesday and urge him to avoid any escalation with Iran in favor of diplomacy, according to a new report.
The States of the Persian Gulf plan to take advantage of the meetings during the UN Genassamble to persuade US President Donald Trump not to take more active action against Iran, reports Bloomberg with reference to sources." According to several people, the Gulf States at the meeting on Tuesday are going to call on Trump to avoid any escalation of the situation with Iran.
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