Trump Administration Prepares Post-War Middle East Strategy
The Trump administration in the US is drafting a new Middle East policy aimed at containing Iran and expanding regional normalization.
The administration of US President Donald Trump is working on a post-war Middle East strategy aimed at containing Iran and expanding the normalization process between Israel and regional countries.
The Purpose of the Strategy Efforts
The plan, which is in its early draft stages, is intended to guide US Middle East policy during the remaining two years of Trump's term following the end of the Iran war.
Planning Process and Meetings
According to US sources, initial work on the strategy is being carried out at senior political levels and interagency working levels. Trump has held two meetings in recent weeks discussing the plan with his advisors.
Plan Formed Around Three Main Pillars
The post-war strategy is being considered to take shape under three main headings: a regional allied coalition under US guarantees to contain Iran, efforts to conclude the consequences of the October 7 attacks, and the expansion of the Abraham Accords.
Israel and Regional Balances
Within the scope of the plan, the subsequent phase of the Gaza plan, a security agreement between Israel and Syria, and the implementation of the Lebanon agreement are targeted, alongside normalization with Saudi Arabia.