Trump Weighs Next Move on Iran as Oil Prices Fall
US President Donald Trump has a major decision to make regarding Iran's future involvement in the ongoing conflict. In comments made ahead of a UN General Assembly meeting, Trump stated that he is considering whether to launch large-scale attacks against the Iranian regime or pursue diplomacy.
The meeting with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman could influence the direction of US policy in the region. Trump said he wants to hear directly from his regional allies about their views on the next steps in the war.
Some US officials believe that a deal may not be reached by the midterms in November, which could lead Trump to return to major combat operations. Oil prices have fallen as concerns over supply disruptions eased, with Brent crude down nearly 1% and WTI crude dropping 3.2%.