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Trump Vows Gulf Talks on Iran Missiles After MOU

6/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

President Donald Trump said U.S. will discuss Iran’s missile program and proxies with Gulf nations after signing an MOU with Tehran.
He argued unfair for Iran to lack missiles while Saudi Arabia and Qatar have them.
He said the U.S. will keep a Gulf military presence for a while.
He noted Syria’s leader plans precision strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
He added Lebanon’s leader will travel to Washington soon.

History

Historical Context

After the 1979 overthrow of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and the rise of Ayatollah Khomeini, the United States imposed sanctions and Iran’s antagonism prompted Gulf states in the Middle East to expand missile arsenals; the 1979 referendum showed 98.2% support for an Islamic Republic, a legacy shaping today’s Trump-Iran diplomatic talks.

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Story summary

President Donald Trump said U.S. will discuss Iran’s missile program and proxies with Gulf nations after signing an MOU with Tehran.
He argued unfair for Iran to lack missiles while Saudi Arabia and Qatar have them.
He said the U.S. will keep a Gulf military presence for a while.
He noted Syria’s leader plans precision strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
He added Lebanon’s leader will travel to Washington soon.

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