{"id":2606269,"date":"2026-05-23T14:54:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T18:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-holds-conference-call-with-gulf-leaders-as-pressure-mounts\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T14:54:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T18:54:58","slug":"trump-holds-conference-call-with-gulf-leaders-as-pressure-mounts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-holds-conference-call-with-gulf-leaders-as-pressure-mounts\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump holds conference call with Gulf leaders as pressure mounts"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-holds-conference-call-with-gulf-leaders-as-pressure-mounts%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2606269&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President donald trump held a Saturday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/okeefe-dials-in-to-cnn-conference-call-with-senior-leadership-tells-jeff-zucker-he-will-release-tapes-of-editorial-calls-tonight-zucker-panics-and-hangs-up-video\/\" title=\"O&#039;Keefe Dials in to CNN Conference ... with Senior ...hip, Tells Jeff Zucker He Will Release Tapes of Editorial ...s Tonight - Zucker Panics and Hangs Up! (VIDEO)\">conference call<\/a> with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan to discuss a possible U.S.-Iran agreement. Reuters reported the call, which began at 1 p.m., and said an emerging deal was also known within Israel, with Israeli officials in contact with the White House as the war continues.<\/p>\n<p>trump is weighing whether to pursue a deal or rather resume bombing Iran, saying the decision is essentially \u201csolid 50\/50.\u201d He may decide by Sunday after meetings later Saturday with Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, with Vice President JD Vance also expected to join. during this period, Trump canceled other plans amid heightened tensions with Iran, and U.S. officials there were reports of preparations for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/are-you-suggesting-air-strikes-in-cuba-martha-maccallum-presses-miami-mayor-on-how-us-should-intervene\/\" title=\"\u2018Are You Suggesting Air Strikes In Cuba?\u2019: Martha Mac...um Presses Miami Mayor On How US Should Intervene\">potential military action<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Separately, iran has closed airspace over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-israel-pounds-underground-palestinian-terror-networks-assets-with-110-precision-bombs\/\" title=\"WATCH: ... Pounds Underground Palestinian Terror Networks, Assets With 110 Precision Bombs\">western part<\/a> of the country until Monday.Pakistan has continued pushing for an agreement, with its army chief traveling from Tehran after discussions with Iranian officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in India at the time, suggested a decision could come soon-possibly as early as Saturday-saying progress has been made but timing remains uncertain.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"4\">Donald Trump<\/a> held a conference call with the leaders of several <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/middle-east\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"102\">Middle Eastern<\/a> nations on Saturday to discuss a possible agreement between the United States and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"100\">Iran<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gulf states that joined the call were Saudi Arabia, \u200bQatar, the \u2060United Arab Emirates, Egypt, \u200cTurkey, and \u200bPakistan, <em>Reuters<\/em> reported. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/faulconer-california-is-worth-fighting-for\/\" title=\"Faulconer: California is worth fighting for\">call started<\/a> at 1 p.m. Saturday, according to <em>Axios<\/em>.<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/4579018\/greenland-americans-go-home-us-consulate\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Greenlanders tell Americans \u2018go home\u2019 at rowdy opening of US Consulate<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/foreign-policy\/4576162\/marco-rubio-cuba-leader-stand-in-way-message-independence-day\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Rubio says Cuban leaders are \u2018standing in the way\u2019 in message on country\u2019s independence day<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4574815\/vance-cant-say-if-iran-negotiating-in-good-faith\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Vance can\u2019t say if Iran is negotiating in good faith<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Israel was aware of the emerging deal, with a senior Israeli official telling the latter outlet that Prime Minister <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/benjamin-netanyahu\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"378\">Benjamin Netanyahu<\/a> and his aides were in touch with the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/white-house\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"8767\">White House<\/a> about the latest development in the war.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It remains to be seen what results from the call. Trump is considering whether to agree on a deal or resume bombing the Iranian regime, saying he\u2019s a \u201csolid 50\/50\u201d between the two options.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEither we reach a good deal, or I\u2019ll blow them to a thousand hells,\u201d he told <em>Axios<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump may make a decision by Sunday after meeting with Middle East special envoy <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/steve-witkoff\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11770\">Steve Witkoff<\/a> and son-in-law <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jared-kushner\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"126\">Jared Kushner<\/a> later Saturday. Vice President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jd-vance\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"7658\">JD Vance<\/a> is also expected to join the discussion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vance made an unplanned return to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/washington-dc\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"260\">Washington, D.C.<\/a>, after he was aboard Air Force Two for a trip.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump is also in D.C. <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >amid mounting tensions<\/a> with Iran. He canceled a planned weekend trip to his golf club in Bedminster, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-jersey\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1065\">New Jersey<\/a>, and skipped his oldest son\u2019s wedding in the Bahamas. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump-jr\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"11068\">Donald Trump Jr.<\/a> is marrying socialite Bettina Anderson.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">U.S. officials also canceled their <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/memorial-day\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1130\">Memorial Day<\/a> weekend plans amid possible preparations for military action against Iran, CBS News reported on Friday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Trump weighs the use of airstrikes, Iran closed its airspace over the western part of the country until Monday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/pakistan\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1533\">Pakistan<\/a> has continued to work at getting both sides to agree on a deal that ends the war. Pakistani army chief Asim Munir left Tehran on Saturday after speaking with Iranian officials.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During an ongoing visit to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/india\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"1954\">India<\/a>, Secretary of State <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/marco-rubio\/\" type=\"post_tag\" id=\"51\">Marco Rubio<\/a> indicated a decision may come as soon as Saturday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4580384\/iran-airspace-closure-trump-mulls-strikes\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4580384\/iran-airspace-closure-trump-mulls-strikes\/\">IRAN CLOSES WESTERN AIRSPACE UNTIL MONDAY AS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MULLS STRIKES<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere might be some news a little later today,\u201d Rubio said regarding Iran. \u201cThere may not be. I hope there will be, but I\u2019m not sure yet.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere has been some progress done,\u201d he added. \u201cEven as I speak to you now, there is some work being done. There is a chance that, whether it\u2019s later today, tomorrow, in a couple of days, we may have something to say. But this issue needs to be solved, as the president said, one way or the other.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump discussed a possible U.S.-Iran deal in call with Middle East allies<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2606270,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AP26142800727596.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[58182,80190,3634],"class_list":["post-2606269","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-conference-call","tag-gulf-leaders","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AP26142800727596.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2606269","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2606269"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2606269\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2606273,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2606269\/revisions\/2606273"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2606270"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2606269"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2606269"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2606269"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}