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Rubio tries to reassure Gulf allies on Bahrain visit
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National Post
· Jun 26, 2026
Iran charging fees in the Strait of Hormuz would open the door to ‘total chaos’: Rubio
Rubio was in Bahrain as part of a regional tour to reassure Gulf partners hit hard by Iran during the Middle East war
Middle East Eye
· Jun 22, 2026
Rubio to visit Gulf states for talks on US-Iran agreement
Rubio to visit Gulf states for talks on US-Iran agreement US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday as Washington seeks to build regional support following the agreement reached with Iran. Rubio will attend a meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Bahrain, where discussions are expected to focus on the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran, as well as security and maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The visit comes as Gulf states continue diplomatic efforts to preserve regional stability following the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Assahifa
· 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 ...
DNyuz
· Jun 25, 2026
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, []
The West Australian
· Jun 25, 2026
Rubio tells Gulf allies Iran deal will ensure security
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is touring the Middle East to reassure sceptical Gulf allies about President Donald Trump's deal with Iran.
BRICS News
· Jun 25, 2026
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