Trump meeting in Saudi to include Mahmoud Abbas, Ahmed al-Sharaa - report

Trump's visit aims at securing Gulf investment, advancing Gaza ceasefire efforts, and confronting Iran’s nuclear ambitions. 

 (L-R) Donald Trump, Ahmed al Sharaa, Mohammed bin Salman, and Mahmoud Abbas. (photo credit: Lara Jameson from Pexels via CanvaPro, reuters/kent nishimura, REUTERS/KHALIL ASHAWI, REUTERS/MOHAMAD TOROKMAN, REUTERS/Nathan Howard)
(L-R) Donald Trump, Ahmed al Sharaa, Mohammed bin Salman, and Mahmoud Abbas.
(photo credit: Lara Jameson from Pexels via CanvaPro, reuters/kent nishimura, REUTERS/KHALIL ASHAWI, REUTERS/MOHAMAD TOROKMAN, REUTERS/Nathan Howard)

The meeting between US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman upon his arrival in Saudi Arabia will also include Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, according to multiple Palestinian reports. 

Trump is set to visit the Middle East, in a trip aimed at securing Gulf investment, advancing Gaza ceasefire efforts, and confronting Iran’s nuclear ambitions. 

Reuters reported that in Doha, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned state media that if Washington aims to deprive Iran of its “nuclear rights,” Tehran will not back down from any of its rights, underscoring that peaceful uranium enrichment remains non-negotiable.

US President Donald Trump sits inside the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, US, May 9, 2025.  (credit: reuters/kent nishimura)
US President Donald Trump sits inside the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington, US, May 9, 2025. (credit: reuters/kent nishimura)

Trump's tour

Joining Trump on his tour will be Special Middle East Envoy Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.

Reuters contributed to this report.