West Asia war LIVE: U.S. promises to protect Gulf states' interests in Iran talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has assured Gulf allies that the United States will protect their interests during upcoming negotiations with Iran regarding a settlement for the Middle East conflict. Rubio is currently on a regional tour to coordinate strategy with Gulf Cooperation Council members.
Why it matters
The diplomatic alignment between the U.S. and Gulf states is critical for regional stability and the security of global energy supply chains.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised Gulf allies of the United States on Wednesday that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle East war in talks with Iran.
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