Trump Tours Gulf Allies to Seal $2 Trillion Deals, Counter Iran Amid Gaza War

President Donald Trump is touring Persian Gulf allies to secure over $2 trillion in economic and defense deals, counter Iran’s influence, and revive U.S. regional clout amid the Gaza war and nuclear tensions. In Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, Trump is pushing investments, arms deals, and a potential civil nuclear agreement. Gulf leaders pledged massive investments, with Qatar hinting at gifting Trump a Boeing 747-8. Trump is also working to revive Saudi-Israel normalization efforts, emphasizing regional security and Palestinian statehood. This marks his first major overseas trip of his second term, signaling renewed focus on Middle East diplomacy.