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Trump Ends Gulf Tour with Major Deals and Shifts in Middle East Strategy

President Trump secures substantial economic agreements, lifts Syria sanctions, and distances U.S. policy from Israel during a pivotal four-day trip.

Donald Trump, el príncipe saudí Mohammed bin Salman y Ahmed al Shara, presidente de Siria.  AP
Donald Trump.

Overview

  • Trump finalized economic and investment agreements worth hundreds of billions of dollars with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.
  • The U.S. lifted sanctions on Syria, marking the first high-level engagement with the country since 2001, and Trump met with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Shara.
  • Diplomatic talks with Iran to limit its nuclear program show progress, with Trump expressing optimism about reaching an agreement.
  • The U.S. negotiated directly with Hamas to secure the release of American hostage Edan Alexander, bypassing Israel in the process.
  • Trump's non-interventionist posture includes halting military actions against Houthi militias in Yemen, despite their ongoing attacks on Israel.