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Rubio meets Gulf FMs, Oman says no Hormuz tolls

Kuwait Times

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June 25, 2026

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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...

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Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 25, 2026

Rubio: Gulf Countries Don’t Support Tolls in Hormuz

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there is zero support among Gulf countries for a Strait of Hormuz toll, adding that they also shared other serious concerns as he wrapped up his Middle East trip following the US-Iran interim deal.

Al-Monitor

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· 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 Epoch Times

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· 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. []

BRICS News

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· Jun 25, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸 US Secretary of State Rubio says he had a "really, really good"

JUST IN: US Secretary of State Rubio says he had a really, really good meeting with Gulf countries.@BRICSNews

Watchdog Report

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· Jun 22, 2026

Iran Payday Looms — Rubio Races Gulf

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is heading to the Gulf this week on a high-stakes mission to sell America’s Iran deal to nervous allies — and the outcome could shape Middle East security for years to come. Story Snapshot Rubio travels to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain from June 23–25 to brief Gulf []

ArcaMax

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· Jun 24, 2026

Rubio meets Gulf leaders after rocky start to US-Iran talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, as he looks to assure Gulf allies of the strength of an interim peace agreement with Iran. Rubio is also ...

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Related coverage for "Rubio meets Gulf FMs, Oman says no Hormuz tolls": Al Arabiya English — Rubio: Gulf Countries Don’t Support Tolls in Hormuz. Al-Monitor — Marco Rubio in Gulf to reassure allies hit hard by Mideast war. The Epoch Times — Secretary Rubio Arrives in Abu Dhabi and Begins His Middle East Trip. BRICS News — JUST IN: 🇺🇸 US Secretary of State Rubio says he had a "really, really good". Watchdog Report — Iran Payday Looms — Rubio Races Gulf. ArcaMax — Rubio meets Gulf leaders after rocky start to US-Iran talks