https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-states-will-urge-trump-not-to-escalate-iran-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-states-will-urge-trump-not-to-escalate-iran-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gulf-states-will-urge-trump-not-to-escalate-iran-war#u82921Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:45:30 +0000Gulf states will urge President Donald Trump to avoid escalating the war with Iran during a summit in New York next week. This meeting follows Trump's threat to the UN General Assembly to annihilate the Islamic Republic if a deal is not reached soon. While Gulf leaders fear increased conflict and diminished US protection, US and Iranian officials met Tuesday to discuss ending the nearly seven-month war. Negotiators are reportedly exploring a phased deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the current blockade.Why it mattersThe conflict has lasted nearly seven months and disrupted globa