CNN: Trump to Meet Gulf Allies in New York as He Weighs Iran Regime Question

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet his Gulf allies in New York on Tuesday, according to CNN, at a moment when he is weighing whether to "destroy" the Iranian regime. The report said the same Gulf partners had previously succeeded in persuading Trump not to take a major escalatory step. This time, the talks come as Washington is looking for a way out of the war, while Gulf leaders worry they could be pulled deeper into the conflict. Trump said last Thursday that he was facing a "big decision" on the war and wanted to hear directly from Gulf leaders. Their challenge, according to the report, is to present Trump with a workable path forward that can shield their countries from further attacks without drawing them further into the war. The planned meeting highlights the balancing act facing Gulf states as they try to protect their own security interests while responding to pressure from Washington during a tense regional standoff.