The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, along with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, marks the start of Trump’s Middle East visit. This trip aims to secure Gulf investments, advance Gaza ceasefire efforts, and address Iran’s nuclear ambitions, with Iran’s Foreign Minister warning against depriving Tehran of its nuclear rights. Accompanying Trump are Special Middle East Envoy Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
