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Rubio Arrives in Kuwait City for US Mission Visit and Flag Raising
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio lands at Al Bateen Executive Airport and arrives at the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait City at 8:30 a.m. ET on June 24 to lead an official mission visit and morning flag-raising ceremony. Following urgent diplomatic meetings in Abu Dhabi, Rubio is embarking on a crucial multi-day shuttle diplomacy tour []
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Al-Monitor
· Jun 23, 2026
Marco Rubio in Gulf to reassure allies hit hard by Mideast war
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, the first stop on a tour of Gulf states aimed at showing solidarity with key allies hit hard by the Middle East war.The delicate mission comes with Gulf countries having paid a heavy economic price for the US and Israel's decision to go to war with Iran against their wishes, prompting Tehran to lash out at its regional neighbours.
The Jerusalem Post
· Jun 24, 2026
Rubio lands in Gulf to sell Trump's $300 billion Iran peace deal to wary allies
Arriving in Abu Dhabi late on Tuesday for a three-day Gulf trip, Rubio is undertaking his first high-level diplomatic mission on the agreement reached last week to end the four-month-old war.
BRICS News
· Jun 25, 2026
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The Epoch Times
· Jun 23, 2026
Secretary Rubio Arrives in Abu Dhabi and Begins His Middle East Trip
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Abu Dhabi on June 23. His Middle East trip will last from June 23 to June 25, during which he will visit the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain and discuss the Iran memorandum of understanding and securing peace and free transit in the Strait of Hormuz. []
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· Jun 23, 2026
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 ...
Sky News Australia
· Jul 4, 2026
Trump kicks off America 250 at Mount Rushmore with Air Force One flyover
US President Donald Trump has arrived at Mount Rushmore ahead of a speech marking America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. Crowds have gathered in anticipation of the address on the eve of the July 4 holiday. Those in attendance were also treated to a low flyby of the brand-new Air Force One over the iconic monument.
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Related coverage for "Rubio Arrives in Kuwait City for US Mission Visit and Flag Raising": Al-Monitor — Marco Rubio in Gulf to reassure allies hit hard by Mideast war. The Jerusalem Post — Rubio lands in Gulf to sell Trump's $300 billion Iran peace deal to wary allies. BRICS News — [Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇧🇭 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Bahrain to discuss Iran pea [...]. The Epoch Times — Secretary Rubio Arrives in Abu Dhabi and Begins His Middle East Trip. Assahifa — Rubio Visits Gulf Allies Amid Concerns Over Iran Deal and Regional Security. Sky News Australia — Trump kicks off America 250 at Mount Rushmore with Air Force One flyover