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Trump meets Arab leaders at UN, pitches Iran deal amid regional tensions

Trump convenes GCC and Arab states on UN sidelines, claiming diplomatic progress toward Iran agreement while showcasing military pressure.

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What to know

  • Trump convened a major multilateral meeting with Arab and GCC leaders during the UN General Assembly, signaling continued US engagement despite the February 2026 Iran conflict.
  • Core agenda: Iran's nuclear program, Houthi expansion and weapons sophistication, regional security, and economic cooperation—areas directly impacting attendees from Iraq (fuel exports), Saudi Arabia (Houthi threats), and Gulf states (direct attacks).
  • Competing diplomatic visions emerged: Trump frames Iran talks bilaterally (US-Iran deal building), while UAE's Gargash urged Arab states to negotiate directly with Tehran on regional stability.
  • Trump described military operations ('Operation Epic Fury') he claims severely damaged Iranian capabilities, positioning the meeting as evidence of successful pressure alongside diplomatic progress.

“What we are seeing is a proliferation of very sophisticated weapons from the Iranian regime. Whether that is to Hezbollah and the attacks that we've seen from them, and now with the Houthis increasingly deploying very sophisticated drones and even cruise missiles.”

Mike Waltz, US Ambassador to the UN · The National UAE ↗

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Trump meets Arab leaders at UN, pitches Iran deal amid regional tensions
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  1. background

    Analysis: Trump's meeting displays continuity in US Middle East strategy despite Iran war — The gathering showcased Trump's personal diplomatic approach and signaled to Arab allies that the US remains engaged despite the February 2026 conflict with Iran. Many attendees face direct impacts: Iraq lost fuel exports, Gulf states endured attacks, Saudi Arabia confronts Houthi threats.

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    Trump describes Operation Epic Fury, claims severe damage to Iranian military

    Trump outlined military operations he said damaged Iran's military capabilities including its navy, and highlighted diplomatic efforts by Marco Rubio and Jared Kushner, while promoting what he called a historic Gaza peace deal.

    “momentum is building towards a deal with Iran while outlining the military and economic pressure applied by his administration…”
    — Donald Trump, US President · source
  3. background

    Trump holds meeting with Arab and GCC leaders on UN sidelines — Trump met with leaders from Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Qatar, Turkey, and officials from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Egypt, UAE, and other nations. He discussed Iran's nuclear program, regional security, and economic cooperation, claiming momentum toward an Iran deal.

  4. background

    Iraq, Jordan confirmed for Trump's meeting with Arab leaders at UNGA — Plans emerged for Trump to meet with GCC officials, Iraq, Jordan, and likely Egypt during the UN General Assembly's high-level week, with focus on Iran, its proxies, and Houthi threats.

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    UAE diplomat calls for Arab-Iran dialogue, Waltz warns of Iranian weapons proliferation

    At a UNGA panel on Iran and regional security, Dr. Anwar Gargash, UAE's diplomatic adviser, urged a 'new mindset' including direct Arab-Iran talks, while US Ambassador Mike Waltz highlighted Iran's shift to arming Houthis with sophisticated drones and cruise missiles.

    “These sorts of discussions about what sort of region we all want … while it can happen at an Iranian-American level, it should also take place at an Iranian-Arab level.”
    — Dr. Anwar Gargash, UAE diplomatic adviser