Overview

• President Trump secured over $2 trillion in Gulf investments for U.S. infrastructure, energy, and technology during his four-day Middle East tour.
• Trump met with Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, agreeing to lift longstanding U.S. sanctions on Syria in a move seen as reshaping regional alliances.
• The administration initiated nuclear talks with Iran in Muscat, signaling a shift toward diplomatic engagement while warning of potential pressure if talks fail.
• Trump brokered a ceasefire with the Houthis and held direct negotiations with Hamas, bypassing Israel and signaling a departure from traditional U.S. Middle East policy.
• The trip, which excluded Israel from the itinerary, highlights a transactional approach to diplomacy, focusing on economic deals and partnerships over ideological commitments.