Trump to Meet Gulf Leaders at UN Amid Escalating Iran Conflict

US President Donald Trump plans to meet Gulf leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week to discuss the endgame of the war with Iran. The report comes as Washington's efforts to resume ceasefire talks have stalled, and Gulf states face escalating attacks from Iran and its allies, disrupting energy exports and rattling oil markets.

The meeting is expected to focus on US proposals for a post-war strategy, which Trump's team is still finalizing. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also wants to meet with Trump in New York, but no meeting has been scheduled yet.

The war has taken a significant economic toll on Gulf states, particularly Saudi Arabia, which shut its East-West Pipeline after damage from a drone attack. The pipeline's repair is crucial for restoring oil exports and easing supply concerns. Brent crude prices have eased slightly due to additional shipments through Oman's Sohar port.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has repeated calls for de-escalation in the region, urging diplomacy and the restoration of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. It remains unclear what Washington would require of Gulf states or Iran in a post-war arrangement.