Event Brief
Gulf states to win NATO summit invites with Iran war on agenda
Filed: May 13, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Summary: NATO plans to invite representatives from four Gulf states to its Ankara summit as Iran war and transatlantic rifts loom.
WHO: NATO
WHAT: NATO is planning summit invitations for four Gulf states ahead of talks in Ankara.
WHEN: May 13, 2026 at 8:09 AM ET
WHERE: Ankara, Turkey
WHY: The invitations are being planned as the Iran war and transatlantic rift are expected to loom over the summit.
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