Trump, Iran and Syria
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President Donald Trump embarks Monday on the first major international trip of his second term – an opportunity to shore up relations with a trio of key Middle Eastern allies and prove his might as a dealmaker on the world stage.
In his final open remarks during his time in Riyadh, President Donald Trump echoed his calls for a nuclear deal with Iran and again touted his closeness with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Witkoff has embraced untraditional tactics and defied some conservatives as the administration seeks quick wins in the Middle East. Now his strategy is being put to the test.
President Trump announced the change in US policy during his speech at a Saudi investment forum, kicking off the first major international trip of his second term.
Iran's foreign minister torched President Donald Trump's decision to reportedly rename the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf as "indicative of hostile intent."
U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East this week as scheduled won’t include a trip to Israel to discuss the war in Gaza or talks with Iran about its nuclear program.