Trump expresses hope that the war with Iran will soon end amid reports of an upcoming meeting with Gulf leaders
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US President Donald Trump expressed his hope that the war with Iran will soon end, amid media reports of an upcoming meeting with leaders of the Gulf states in New York to discuss post-conflict strategy.
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Why It Matters
The war with Iran has entered its seventh month with no end in sight.
US President Donald Trump said yesterday, Wednesday (September 17, 2026), that he hopes that the end of the war against Iran is near, and a separate media report stated that Trump is expected to meet with the leaders of the Gulf states on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly next Tuesday to discuss the conflict.
The war with Iran has entered its seventh month, with no end in sight. Axios said late yesterday, Wednesday, that Trump's meeting with leaders of the Gulf states next week in New York is expected to focus on the United States' plans for the post-war strategy.
The website based its report on what was said by unnamed sources. He said that Trump will meet with the leaders or foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, namely Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. Neither the State Department nor the White House responded to requests for comment.
"Well, hopefully we're on our way to the end of the war," Trump told reporters earlier yesterday. Speaking about Iran, he said, “They want to reach an agreement. We will see how things go,” in a repetition of his previous statements. He added that he heard from Iran “directly,” without giving details.
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Trump's meeting with leaders of the Gulf states on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly
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Open Questions
- What are the details of America's post-war plans?
- What is the nature of direct communication between Trump and Iran?
