Trump plans Iran summit at UN: ‘They want to make a deal’
President Donald Trump intends to meet with Gulf leaders in New York next week to discuss the endgame of the war with Iran. Trump stated on Wednesday that he has spoken directly to Tehran and believes the Iranians "want to make a deal." He expressed hope that the conflict, which started on February 28, is nearing an end. Simultaneously, the House Speaker has pledged that Iran will not acquire a nuclear weapon.
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- ✓ The war with Iran began on February 28.
- ✓ Trump plans to meet Gulf leaders in New York next week regarding the Iran war.
- ✓ Trump stated he has spoken to Tehran directly and believes they want to make a deal.
What changed
Trump announced direct communications with Tehran and scheduled meetings with Gulf leaders to negotiate a war endgame.
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Trump plans UN summit with Gulf leaders to end Iran war
President Donald Trump intends to meet with Gulf leaders in New York next week to discuss the endgame of the war with Iran. Trump stated on Wednesday that he has spoken directly to Tehran and believes the Iranians "want to make a deal." He expressed hope that the conflict, which started on February 28, is nearing an end. Simultaneously, the House Speaker has pledged that Iran will not acquire a nuclear weapon.
Why it matters
The conflict began on February 28 and has placed the U.S. and Iran in a state of war. Trump describes the current moment as a major crossroads for the military engagement. These diplomatic efforts coincide with the upcoming UN meetings in New York.
What is confirmed
- The war with Iran began on February 28.
- Trump plans to meet Gulf leaders in New York next week regarding the Iran war.
- Trump stated he has spoken to Tehran directly and believes they want to make a deal.
Still unconfirmed
- Trump is approaching a major crossroads in the Iran war.
- The war is hopefully coming to an end in the near term.
What to watch next
- Outcomes of the scheduled meetings between Trump and Gulf leaders in New York
- Official confirmation of a deal between the U.S. and Tehran
confidence 90%Sources used for this update (8)
- The Jerusalem Post — Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East
- Ynetnews — Trump plans Iran summit at UN: ‘They want to make a deal’
- CNBC — Trump plans to meet Gulf leaders at UN next week on Iran war's endgame: report
- Axios — Trump tells Axios he's approaching major crossroads in Iran war
- www.foxnews.com — Trump says Iran war 'hopefully' nearing end as House Speaker vows Tehran won't get nuclear weapon
- KTSA — Trump to meet Gulf leaders in New York as Iran war nears possible end
- www.wsls.com — The Latest: Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House over their coverage
- www.ocregister.com — Preparing to leave office, with world beset by problems, UN chief talks of a way forward
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