US EditionTrump's Gulf tour reshapes Middle East diplomatic map
- U.S. President Donald Trump toured key Gulf states including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE from May 13, 2025, focusing on diplomacy and investment deals in Riyadh and beyond.
- The visit followed mounting U.S. Frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's opposition to Gaza ceasefire efforts and Iran negotiations, prompting a strategic pivot toward Sunni-led Gulf monarchies.
- Trump secured up to $700 billion in arms and investment deals, including a record $142 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia and a $1.2 trillion agreement with Qatar involving energy and defense cooperation.
- Former U.S. Official David Schenker said the administration is ‘‘very frustrated with Netanyahu’’ who ‘‘isn't giving them anything right now,’’ while Trump maintained he remains a friend to Israel.
- The tour signaled a realignment of U.S. Middle East policy toward Gulf partners, reducing unconditional support for Netanyahu and emphasizing transactional economic and security interests.
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