Gulf nations have also applauded Trump's truce with the Houthis in Yemen, part of Iran's regional 'axis of resistance', which put an end to a costly U.S. military operation in the Red Sea.

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Trump’s Gulf tour reshapes Middle East diplomatic map. U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this handout released on May 14, 2025.