Trump plans to meet Gulf leaders at UN next week on Iran war's endgame: report
Washington's efforts for resuming ceasefire talks appear to have stalled, as Gulf states absorb escalating attacks from Iran and Iran-aligned Houthi militants.
TL;DR
- President Trump will meet Gulf leaders at the UN General Assembly next Tuesday to discuss the war with Iran.
- Efforts to resume ceasefire talks have stalled due to escalating attacks from Iran and Iran-aligned Houthi militants.
- The meeting will focus on U.S. proposals for a postwar strategy, with a final plan anticipated after the November U.S. midterm elections.
- Saudi Arabia shut its East-West Pipeline following a drone attack, impacting crude oil transportation.
- U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres urged de-escalation and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.