Thursday, September 17, 2026 - President Donald Trump is expected to meet Gulf leaders in New York next Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
The talks are expected to focus on the Iran conflict, regional security, and possible plans for the period after hostilities end.
The planned meeting comes as Trump says the United States is “hopefully toward the end” of its war with Iran.
He has also claimed that Washington has had direct contact with Tehran, although Iran has not confirmed that direct talks have resumed.
The diplomatic signals suggest that Washington is pursuing two tracks at once: exploring communication with Iran while consulting Gulf partners about the region’s future.
That approach could help reduce uncertainty, but it also faces major challenges if Tehran disputes the US account of negotiations.
The meeting will be closely watched for signs of progress on de-escalation, regional coordination, and energy-market stability.
Any credible diplomatic breakthrough could ease tensions, while a failure to align with Gulf governments may complicate the next phase of the crisis.
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