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Rubio Wraps Up Gulf Tour as Allies Share Concerns Over Iran Peace Accord
U.S. 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, according to Reuters.
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Al Jazeera
· Jun 24, 2026
Rubio tries to reassure Gulf allies on US-Iran deal details
Rubio tours Gulf in bid to allay allies' security concerns over the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
BRICS News
· Jun 23, 2026
JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇦🇪 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio lands in the UAE to begin Gulf tour.
JUST IN: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio lands in the UAE to begin Gulf tour.@BRICSNews
Daily News Egypt
· Jun 30, 2026
Opinion | Rubio’s Gulf Tour Fails to Ease Strategic Anxiety over Iran Deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has concluded his Gulf tour, which was primarily aimed at reassuring regional allies concerned about the consequences of Washington’s latest understanding with Iran. Although Gulf states broadly welcomed the end of the recent conflict, convincing their leaders of the merits of the new memorandum of understanding has proven far [] The post Opinion | Rubio’s Gulf Tour Fails to Ease Strategic Anxiety over Iran Deal first appeared on Dailynewsegypt.
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.
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 ...
Al-Monitor
· Jun 23, 2026
Marco Rubio heads to Gulf to reassure allies hit hard by Mideast war
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected in the UAE 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.
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