# GCC leaders to meet Donald Trump over Iran conflict

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/gulf-iran-regional-security-diplomacy
> Updated: 2026-09-22T06:00:29.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Diplomatic efforts to address regional security and the Iranian conflict have intensified. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE President, advocated for a regional strategic vision that positions Arab Gulf states at the center of security negotiations with Iran. Gargash suggested that Gulf nations should be active participants in negotiations rather than merely recipients of Iranian attacks, particularly as Iran faces potential instability during a leadership transition.

Following these calls for regional involvement, leaders from the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states—Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates—are scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump in New York on Tuesday. Held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, the meeting occurs as the conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran enters its seventh month.

President Trump has indicated he is facing a ‘big decision’ regarding the war and expressed a desire to speak directly with the GCC leaders. Discussions are expected to cover the US-Israel war on Iran and the ongoing conflict involving Houthi rebels in Yemen. Gulf leaders are approaching the summit with concerns regarding the risk of further military escalation and the potential for reduced US security protection. The current environment is marked by increased instability, including attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure by Iranian proxies and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

## Claims

- Donald Trump is facing a 'big decision' regarding the war with Iran. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- GCC leaders are scheduled to meet Donald Trump in New York on Tuesday on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- In early August, Trump canceled a major attack on Iran following requests from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Donald Trump has publicly weighed the possibility of 'annihilating' the Iranian regime. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Iran's proxies have targeted Saudi energy infrastructure from Yemen and Iraq. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The meeting is viewed as a test of the US-led security architecture in the Gulf. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The meeting addresses the US-Israel war on Iran and the conflict in Yemen. (single source)
- The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed due to disputes over navigation. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: GCC leaders to meet Donald Trump in New York over Iran conflict

GCC leaders will meet Donald Trump in New York to discuss the Iran conflict and regional security, amid fears of military escalation and shifting US involvement in the Middle East.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gulf-leaders-meet-trump-to-discuss-iran-and-regional-security

### 2026-09-21: Anwar Gargash calls for Gulf-led security talks with Iran

UAE official Anwar Gargash calls for Gulf states to lead security talks with Iran and warns of prolonged regional conflict and instability during Iran’s leadership transition.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anwar-gargash-calls-for-gulf-led-security-talks-with-iran

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