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Who Is Influencing Washington?

Former Middle East Peace Negotiator Gershon Baskin argues Gulf countries are playing an increasingly important role in shaping US policy toward Iran and the wider region.

Qatar: Arab States Working on New Security Framework with Iran

The Qatari Prime Minister said that Gulf Arab states are speaking with Iran about developing a new regional security framework. The Gulf Arab states, which host US military bases, became targets of Iranian missiles during the war. “Part of what we are doing now, as regional countries, is to create this regional security framework between []

Rubio says any Iran deal will safeguard Gulf allies’ security

Manama, June 25 (SANA) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that any agreement with Iran would take the security interests of Gulf allies into account, during his first high-level visit to the Middle East since Washington and Tehran reached a preliminary agreement. Speaking at a joint meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) []

Rubio hails U.S.-gulf Arab unity despite that region’s persistent concerns about Iran agreement

MANAMA, Bahrain — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that relations between the United States and its gulf Arab partners are rock solid, despite fears by some of them that they might be left out of discussions aimed at ending the war with Iran. Rubio used a three-day, three-nation trip to the United Arab Emirates, []

Arab Parliament urges inclusion of Gulf security concerns in future US-Iran negotiations

CAIRO, 30th June, 2026 (WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker for the Arab Parliament, has stressed that any understandings or agreements between the United States and Iran must take into account the security concerns of Arab countries, particularly the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, and ensure their inclusion in any arrangements related to regional security and stability.Addressing the closing s

Iran rejects US-GCC statement: Washington’s military presence destabilizes region, our security is red line

TEHRAN, June 26 (YPA) – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the joint statement issued by the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, labeling it “provocative and containing irresponsible positions.” Tehran asserted that the US military presence in the Gulf source of insecurity and deepens regional divisions, emphasizing that regional security []

Iran condemns 'hostile, interventionist' US–GCC statement

Following US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to the region, Tehran reminded the Gulf states that collaborating with the US would undermine, rather than enhance, their security

US attempting to reassure Gulf allies about Iran deal

The US says Iran has accepted most of its demands in the ongoing negotiations, while assuring Gulf allies that their security remains a top priority. Iran strongly disputes that claim, arguing that Washington was forced to make concessions and describing the memorandum of understanding as Iran’s victory. Our North America Correspondent Jon Brain reports.

Rubio meets Gulf FMs, Oman says no Hormuz tolls

MANAMA: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf allies on Thursday that any deal with Iran would take their interests into account, as he wrapped up a Middle East trip. Speakin...

US, Iran exchange strikes after tankers hit in Hormuz

The US and Iran traded fire in the Gulf for several hours, with the US military warning it would hold Iran “accountable” and Tehran dismissing a “blatant act of aggression”.

Iran, US exchange strikes as interim ceasefire faces new tensions

KABUL (Pajhwok): Iran and the United States traded fresh attacks in the Gulf on Sunday, with both sides accusing each other of violating an interim

US’ Rubio wraps up Gulf tour as allies share concerns over Iran peace accord

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf allies on Thursday that any deal with Iran would take their interests into account, as he wrapped up a Middle East trip aimed at winning over regional partners with deep reservations about the preliminary accord. Speaking at a meeting of Gulf Arab foreign ministers in Bahrain – home to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet – Rubio said Washington was seeking an ‌enduring peace with long-time foe Iran that would not come at the expense of the security of allies in...

US issues ultimatum to Iran over attacks in Strait of Hormuz

The US demand for a public Iranian commitment focuses specifically on guaranteeing safe passage for commercial shipping and confirming that all channels of the strait remain open to global maritime traffic. The post US issues ultimatum to Iran over attacks in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on World Israel News.

Rubio eases allies' concerns over Iran peace accord

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf allies that any deal with Iran would take their interests into account, as he wrapped up a Middle East trip aimed at winning over regional partners with deep reservations about the preliminary accord.

Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye affirm US-Iran agreement should ensure security and stability of Gulf region

Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye affirm US-Iran agreement should ensure security and stability of Gulf region

Anticipating the Next Wave: Gulf Powers Prepare For Imminent Counterstrikes Following U.S. Strikes On Iran

The United States has issued an urgent security warning to Gulf cooperation states to brace for a major potential Iranian military response following recent kinetic operations.

US Keen on Gulf Security and Stability, State Secretary Rubio Says

Manama, June 26 (QNA) - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Washington will ensure that understandings and negotiations under the US-Iran memorandum of understanding do not undermine the sovereignty, security or stability of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.

Pawns or power brokers? Gulf states again seek to sway U.S.-Iran war

An Arab official told Haaretz that Iran's strikes aim to pressure Gulf states into pushing Washington to halt its attacks – a move they say undermines their mediation efforts

Iran missile threat: Gulf on alert

Iran missile threat: Gulf on alert

Iran targets Gulf nations after latest US strikes

Iran targets Gulf nations after latest US strikes ...Click to read more

Arab Newspaper: Iran Achieved a Decisive Victory in the Memorandum of Understanding with the United States

The Qatari website Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed, in an analysis titled Iran's Victory in the Memorandum of Understanding, wrote that Iran had the upper hand in drafting this 14-article agreement, and that the United States' commitments in this memorandum are three times those of Iran.

Trump: US Will Take the Strait and Run It; UPDATE: Trump Reimposes Iran Blockade

Trump: US Will Take the Strait and Run It; UPDATE: Trump Reimposes Iran Blockade

U.S.-GCC Statement is Interventionist, Irresponsible and Provocative: Iran

The U.S. military presence in the region is nothing but a source of insecurity and division, the Iranian diplomacy stated. On Friday, Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the joint statement issued by the United States and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as “interventionist, irresponsible, and provocative.” RELATED: Trump Asks Congress for 70 Billion Funding for War []

Ghalibaf: Americans realize they cannot militarily confront Iran

Ghalibaf: Americans realize they cannot militarily confront Iran

US and Iran trade attacks and threats as tensions escalate in Gulf region

US and Iran trade attacks and threats as tensions escalate in Gulf region

Tensions flare in the Middle East: US strikes 90 targets in Iran, Trump says “I don’t know if they are worthy of a deal”

Tehran responds with strikes on US bases in Kuwait Bahrain - Ghalibaf warns over the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump leaves open the possibility of further, harsher strikes The post Tensions flare in the Middle East: US strikes 90 targets in Iran, Trump says “I don’t know if they are worthy of a deal” appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Iran issues warning to countries supporting US after it launched strikes

Iranian State television aired a statement on Wednesday from Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran's joint military command, warning countries in the region that "providing support" to the U.S. will make them "a legitimate target". Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Iran slams US-GCC statement as ‘provocative,’ urges regional policy rethink

Tehran accuses Gulf states of aligning with Washington and Israel against regional security interests

Rubio Visits Gulf Allies Amid Concerns Over Iran Deal and Regional Security

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting key Gulf allies this week in a bid to reassure regional partners that Washington remains committed to their security despite the recent ceasefire agreement reached with Iran, according to international media reports. Rubio is scheduled to visit the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain, where discussions are ...

Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region "legitimate targets,"

Iran's IRGC declares all US bases in the region legitimate targets, claims coordinated strikes on Gulf installationsIran's Revolutionary Guard says every American base in the region is now a legitimate target and claims a coordinated missile-and-drone attack on US military sites, including the Fifth Fleet in Bahrain (Sheikh Isa / Manama), Ali Al Salem Air Base in Kuwait, and Salman Port, plus the downing of a US MQ-9 Reaper drone. The escalation follows overnight US strikes on Iranian targets.

Iran-US war live: Washington and Tehran ‘agree to halt strikes’ as further talks expected

Iran and the US traded attacks in the Gulf in recent days as each accused the other of violating an interim ceasefire deal

Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports

Iran targeted several US military sites across the Gulf early Sunday, Iranian state media reported, following the latest round of attacks launched by the US. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, according to Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. The IRGC also carried out what it The post Iran launched strikes on US military targets across the Gulf, Iran state media reports appeared first on Egypt Independent.

U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Persian Gulf

U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across Persian Gulf

Rubio’s new job? Selling Trump’s Iran deal to a worried Gulf.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Arab Gulf leaders to reassure them that America isn’t cutting them out of negotiations with Tehran.

Gulf states brace again for fiery US-Iran showdown as tensions spiral

From the front lines of the US-Iran confrontation, the Gulf nations have again urged both sides, with strategic restraint, not to abandon their negotiations, while Tehran is telegraphing that the Strait of Hormuz is now Iran's.

Iranian defence official calls for regional Islamic security alliance

Iranian defence official calls for regional Islamic security alliance Iran's acting defence minister, Majid Ibn al-Reza, has called on Islamic countries to establish a regional security belt, arguing that greater cooperation is needed to address shared security challenges. According to the IRNA news agency, al-Reza made the proposal during a telephone conversation with Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif. The remarks come as countries across the Gulf continue to reassess regional security arrangements following the conflict that began in late February. Iran has maintained that its military operations targeted US interests, while several Gulf states have disputed that claim and said civilian infrastructure was also affected.

Iran’s ambassador in Baghdad denies claims of Tehran’s refusal to support Hezbollah

Mohammad Kazem Al-Sadeq emphasized that the Lebanese issue has always been an integral part of the Iranian position in negotiations with the US