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Trump reportedly plans UN meeting with Gulf leaders on Iran war

The reported meeting comes as efforts to resume ceasefire talks appear stalled and attacks on Gulf states escalate.

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Owen Mercer
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Donald Trump reportedly plans to meet Gulf leaders at the United Nations next week to discuss the endgame of the Iran war, according to CNBC.

The reported diplomatic push comes as Washington’s efforts to resume ceasefire talks appear to have stalled. The supplied report does not identify the Gulf leaders expected to attend or specify the meeting’s timing beyond next week’s United Nations proceedings.

Gulf states are reportedly facing escalating attacks from Iran and Iran-aligned Houthi militants. The source package provides no details on the scale or location of the attacks.

The reported meeting’s outcome remains unclear. The supplied material does not indicate that a ceasefire agreement, diplomatic breakthrough or specific policy decision is expected.

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