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Scoop: Trump administration drafting post-war Middle East plan
The Trump administration is developing a post-war strategy for the Middle East. This plan aims to contain Iran through regional cooperation. It also seeks to expand normalization agreements between Israel and its Arab neighbors. The strategy is still in its early drafting stages and will guide U.S. policy in the region. Major upcoming events like Israeli and U.S. midterm elections are influencing this planning. President Trump has discussed the plan in recent meetings with advisors. He has expressed a desire to achieve something significant in the Middle East. Key components include forming a regional alliance to counter Iran. Additionally, the strategy involves concluding regional fallout from the October 7th attacks. This includes advancing the Gaza plan and implementing existing agreements. Expanding the Abraham Accords and achieving Saudi-Israeli normalization are also central goals. The administration hopes for cooperation from any new Israeli government. However, they intend to push the strategy forward regardless of election outcomes. The full strategy is expected to be finalized in a few weeks.