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US President to convene Gulf leaders for Iran conflict strategy session at UN General Assembly

Sep 16, 2026 06:54 PM CT New York, United States diplomacy, US-Iran, Gulf states, UN General Assembly, conflict management

Summary

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Gulf state leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly to discuss next steps regarding the Iran conflict. This diplomatic engagement signals a coordinated US-Gulf approach to managing the regional security situation and potential escalation pathways involving Iran.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is expected ‌to meet Gulf leaders on the sidelines of the UN ⁠General Assembly in New York on Tuesday to discuss the next steps in the Iran war, Axios ‌reported ⁠late on Wednesday, citing sources.

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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

President Trump is expected to lead talks with Gulf leaders to determine next steps in the Iran conflict.

Iran NEUTRAL

The primary focus of the diplomatic talks regarding conflict trajectory and regional stability.

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