Overview

• President Trump’s Gulf tour concluded with over $1 trillion in combined defense and investment agreements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.
• The visit marked a significant pivot in U.S. policy, sidelining Israel in favor of deepened Arab partnerships and a focus on commerce over humanitarian concerns.
• Trump played a role in brokering a preliminary agreement for a one-month halt to energy infrastructure attacks in Ukraine, though specifics remain unclear.
• Discussions with Gulf leaders included potential reengagement with Iran to freeze its nuclear program, with speculation of a deal tied to Iranian oil returning to global markets.
• Trump’s meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa resulted in the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria, signaling a potential reset in U.S.-Syria relations.