https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-gulf-wants-trump-to-hold-the-line-on-iranContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-gulf-wants-trump-to-hold-the-line-on-iranhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-gulf-wants-trump-to-hold-the-line-on-iran#u85587Sat, 26 Sep 2026 22:35:51 +0000Donald Trump is meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council leaders in New York on the sidelines of the UN to discuss U.S. Middle East strategy. Gulf leaders are seeking continued U.S. protection and a firm stance against Iran while fearing an escalation of regional wars. The discussions center on balancing the desire for a diplomatic breakthrough with Iran against the need for security guarantees from the United States as conflicts widen across the Middle East.Why it mattersThe Gulf states view the U.S. as the primary security guarantor against Iranian influence. These meetings occur as regional wa