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The president is also set to meet with Gulf leaders impacted by the war with Iran during his trip to New York City. Trump will meet with Gulf leaders impacted by the war with Iran during his trip. As the war with Iran nears its eighth month — impacting global oil prices and stability in the Middle East — President Donald Trump is set to travel to New York City to address global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly and meet with key leaders on the sidelines of the event. The assembly is the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and is set to kick off with the general debate on Tuesday, the centerpiece of the annual event that will include speeches from Trump on Tuesday as well as speeches from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Trump is set to meet with Gulf leaders on Tuesday, many of whom have borne the brunt of the economic impacts of the war. The move comes as the Yemeni Houthis targeted Saudi Arabia, which could further impact global gas prices. U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz spoke about the meeting with Gulf leaders during an appearance on CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday, saying Trump "truly values hearing from them and hearing their