Rubio hails U.S.-gulf Arab unity despite that region's persistent concerns about Iran agreement
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Middle East to reassure Gulf Arab partners regarding ongoing U.S.-led negotiations to end the war with Iran. Despite regional concerns about being excluded from the process, Rubio emphasized that the U.S. remains committed to the stability and security of its Gulf allies.
Why it matters
This diplomatic mission highlights the delicate balance of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East as the administration navigates regional security concerns alongside high-stakes conflict resolution.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio waves as he boards a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft at Bahrain International Airport after his visit to the Middle East, in Manama, Bahrain, on Thursday. (Eric Lee / Pool Photo) By Matthew Lee AP Diplomatic Writer June 25, 2026 2:30 PM PT 1 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here .
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