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Gulf states to urge Trump not to escalate war with Iran: report
New York Post • • world
Key Points:
- Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) officials from six Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, plan to meet President Trump during the UN General Assembly to urge diplomacy and avoid escalation with Iran.
- The Gulf states are concerned about the ongoing conflict's impact on regional stability and critical infrastructure, especially amid Iran's missile and drone attacks and threats against US troops and allies.
- Trump recently threatened to destroy Iran but has previously been swayed by Gulf allies to pursue diplomatic solutions, including calling off a major attack last month over a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which ultimately did not materialize.
- The conflict has expanded to Yemen, where Iran-backed Houthi rebels control the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a vital oil shipping route, while Iran signals readiness for a prolonged conflict but remains open to negotiations.
- Trump hinted at a possible meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the UN General Assembly, though his current stance on the conflict remains uncertain.
