Trump Reveals Secret Plan For Iran Talks With Gulf Leaders
President Trump plans to meet with Gulf leaders next Tuesday in New York.
Held at the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, the meeting takes place. Per the New York Post, this high-level gathering is set to discuss the war's next steps. The focus includes the postwar strategy for the region.
Leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar are expected to attend. Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman are also on the list. One source told Axios the group could grow to include more Arab and Muslim leaders. The Gulf states have taken heavy hits during this fight. Their military bases and leaders have faced Iranian missile and drone attacks.
The war has also hurt their money. Exports of oil and natural gas have been disrupted. Finalization of the Trump administration's "day-after plan" for Iran is not expected until after November. Trump has said the war will end shortly after the fall contests.
On Thursday, the president spoke about a major choice ahead. He told RedState he stands at a crossroads. He must decide if he will renew attacks to wipe out the regime. He wants to bring the war to an end. "I have a big decision coming up. Whether I choose to annihilate them or not remains the question. Trump said. He added that anything could happen with him.
Vice President JD Vance also spoke this week. He told the New York Post the nearly seven-month-long conflict will enter a "much different phase in a couple of months". Trump's next move will likely depend on what he hears from his allies next week. He wants to know their status. "I wish to locate them and determine their current condition." We have been very protective of them," Trump added.
The schedule for the meeting is not yet officially confirmed by the White House. The list of attendees includes leaders or foreign ministers. The specific level of representation for each nation remains uncertain. The claim that the meeting could expand relies on a single unnamed source. The timeline for the postwar plan relies on reports from the outlet itself. The date of the meeting is next Tuesday.
The conflict has lasted nearly seven months. The decision to annihilate the regime or not rests with one man. The Gulf leaders will bring their concerns to the table. The outcome of this talk could change the war before the election. The president waits for the input of his friends. Then he will act.