Any deal with Iran will ensure security of Gulf allies: Rubio
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is touring Gulf nations to reassure allies that a potential peace deal with Iran will protect their security interests. The diplomatic mission follows a recent conflict involving U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.
Why it matters
The stability of the Middle East and global oil markets depends on the success of these diplomatic negotiations following recent regional warfare.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf Arab allies on Thursday (June 25, 2026) that any deal with Iran would take their interests into account, as he wrapped up a trip in West Asia aimed at selling the Trump administration’s preliminary accord to sceptical regional partners.
The report covers diplomatic efforts neutrally, though it relies on official U.S. administration framing.
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