Trump's Strategic Gulf Visit: Economic Deals Over Regional Security

U.S. President Donald Trump has initiated a four-day tour of the economically influential Gulf region, with a predominant focus on securing substantial economic deals rather than engaging deeply in regional security issues such as the Gaza conflict and talks concerning Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Meeting Saudi leaders at the Saudi-US Investment Forum, Trump aims to harness trillions in investments, highlighting a strategic economic partnership expansion amid the kingdom's Vision 2030 reform initiative. This meeting sees participation from major business figures such as Elon Musk and Larry Fink.

Trump plans to potentially attend talks between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Turkey, while reinforcing U.S. diplomatic efforts elsewhere in the Middle East. The President is expected to bolster defense ties with the Gulf allies, with arms deals exceeding $100 billion.

(With inputs from agencies.)