New Delhi. US President Donald Trump may meet the leaders of Gulf countries in New York next week amid the ongoing war with Iran and Saudi Arabia-Houthi tension. This meeting, proposed during the United Nations General Assembly, is likely to discuss the next strategy of war with Iran and the US plan for post-conflict. According to the report, leaders or foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman may attend the meeting.
Preparation for meeting with GCC countries
According to Axios report, the US State Department has sent preliminary invitations for the meeting. However, the White House has not commented on this report. The final agenda of the meeting has also not been made public yet.
This meeting is proposed at a time when the war with Iran has also affected the Gulf countries where American military bases are present. Apart from the Iranian attacks, disruption in the export of oil and natural gas has also increased pressure on the economies of these countries.
Tension also between Saudi Arabia and Houthis
Parallel to the conflict with Iran, tensions have also increased between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis. Recently, the Saudi-led coalition claimed that the drone launched by the Houthis was stopped before it could reach the restricted airspace of Mecca.
The Saudi coalition had described the security of the two holy mosques as its 'red line'. However, the Houthis denied the allegation of targeting Mecca and called it a lie.
In such a situation, apart from the war with Iran, the issue of regional security and Houthi activities is also likely to come up in the talks between Trump and the leaders of Gulf countries. However, it is not yet clear what decision will be taken in the meeting on these issues.
American strategy after the war can also be discussed
According to the report, an important part of the talks could be the US strategy after the Iran war. Trump and his senior team are working on a plan after the conflict ends. According to Axios, this comprehensive plan is expected to be finalized after the US midterm elections.
Trump said on Wednesday that he hopes the war with Iran is now moving towards an end. He also said that Iran wants to compromise and America has received direct indications of such willingness from its side.
Netanyahu also willing to meet Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also wants to meet Trump in New York during the United Nations General Assembly. However, according to Israeli sources, the meeting between the two leaders has not been decided yet.
Last year, during the United Nations General Assembly, Trump held a meeting with the leaders of eight Arab and Muslim countries. During that time, he had presented before him the draft of his plan regarding peace in Gaza. About a week later this plan was made public and after that an agreement was reached to end the war.
Now let's look at Trump's next strategy
This time too, international eyes are on the proposed meeting with the leaders of Gulf countries during the United Nations General Assembly. On one hand, Trump has indicated an end to the war regarding the ongoing conflict with Iran, while on the other hand, the issue of Houthi activities and security concerns remains in the Gulf region. In such a situation, the discussion regarding America's future strategy, post-war plans and security of Gulf countries is considered important in the meeting.