https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-leaders-meet-trump-with-two-fears-more-war-and-less-us-protectionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-leaders-meet-trump-with-two-fears-more-war-and-less-us-protectionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-leaders-meet-trump-with-two-fears-more-war-and-less-us-protection#u83090Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:55:07 +0000President Trump is scheduled to hold talks with Gulf leaders next week to discuss Iran. Trump told Axios he is approaching a major crossroads in the conflict and is deciding whether to make a deal or "blow the entire nation up." Gulf states intend to urge the president to avoid escalation. These meetings occur as Trump addresses the UN General Assembly and prepares for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss trade, AI, and Iran.Why it mattersThe meetings take place amid widening Middle East wars and a Houthi advance that threatens broader conflict. Gulf leaders are repo