Trump’s meeting with Arab states on UN sidelines displays US Mideast strategy during war – analysis
The meeting included leaders from Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Qatar, and Turkey, as well as officials from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Egypt, the UAE, and other countries.
US President Donald Trump hosted a meeting with Arab states on September 22 on the sidelines of the UN, showcasing his personal diplomacy amid the ongoing war with Iran. The gathering included leaders and officials from Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Lebanon, Egypt, and the UAE. Trump emphasized peace and prosperity, calling the attendees "friends, allies, and partners" and noting a "productive" recent meeting between American and Iranian representatives.
- Many Arab nations expressed concern over the Iran conflict, with some Gulf countries experiencing attacks and Iraq facing reduced fuel exports.
- Jordan's King Abdullah II criticized Israeli actions in the West Bank and Syria, while other states questioned Israel's hostility toward Syria's new government, which some see as a potential partner against Iran.
- The Trump administration is deeply involved in the region, selling arms to Gulf countries and pushing for an F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia and potentially Turkey, despite Israeli concerns about Turkey.
- Trump's personal approach, including cultivating ties with leaders like Syria's Ahmed al-Shara'a and Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan, aims to smooth regional tensions and achieve US goals.
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