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By Amir Daftari
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President Donald Trump has teased an upcoming "very, very big" announcement that he plans to reveal before departing for his Middle East tour.
Describing the disclosure as "one of the most important announcements that have been made in many years about a certain subject," Trump promised that the timing would soon be finalized.
Newsweek has reached out to the White House for comment.
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Why It Matters
The announcement has created anticipation, as Trump has hinted that it will be a significant development, although he provided few details. Its timing has drawn attention, coinciding with his Middle East visit set to begin May 13, which is expected to include major commercial and defense agreements with Gulf nations. It comes amid heightened regional tensions, including the ongoing war in Gaza, renewed efforts to revive indirect nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran, and the recent ceasefire agreement with the Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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What To Know
While Trump did not provide specific details, he told reporters in the Oval Office during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that the announcement would be made either Thursday, Friday, or Monday, pending final preparations. He emphasized that the disclosure would be "as big as it gets" but refrained from revealing the subject, describing it only as "very positive." Trump did not offer further clues. Carney, seated beside him, responded, "I'm on the edge of my seat."
Trump also teased his announcement in a new social media post.
Business Trip
The president's Middle East visit is set to involve discussions on significant commercial and defense deals and he will be visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
The deals, which are expected to exceed $3 trillion, would dwarf the $400 billion in pledges made during Trump's 2017 visit to the region. The agreements are likely to include sectors like defense, aviation, technology, and infrastructure, strengthening the economic and strategic ties between the U.S. and the Gulf nations.
Iran Talks
Meanwhile, Iran's foreign ministry has stated that the timing and location of the next round of U.S.-Iran talks are still under discussion. The talks, which were initially scheduled for May 3 in Rome, were postponed. According to ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei, Oman's proposal for early next week is under review, but no definitive date has been set yet.
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What People Are Saying
U.S. President Donald Trump said: "We're going to have a very, very big announcement to make. Like, as big as it gets, and I won't tell you on what. And And it's very positive. "It'll be one of the most important announcements that have been made in years about a certain subject."
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney quipped: "I'm on the edge of my seat."
What Happens Next
As Trump prepares for his Middle East tour, the final details of both his announcement and the multi-trillion-dollar agreements with Gulf nations remain under wraps. It remains to be seen whether the president's disclosure will coincide with the commercial deals he is set to finalize with regional leaders, or address escalating flashpoints such as the war in Gaza or the nuclear negotiations with Iran.
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