Rubio Assures Gulf Allies US Will Protect Interests in Iran Peace Talks
Rubio said Washington will not undermine Gulf security as talks with Iran continue under a 60-day negotiating process, officials said.
- On Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Gulf Arab foreign ministers in Bahrain, promising Washington would protect their interests during ongoing peace negotiations with Iran.
- Gulf nations remain wary that the US-Iran framework agreement offers excessive concessions to Tehran, as regional allies faced Iranian missile and drone attacks during the recent conflict.
- Rubio insisted on Wednesday that the United States is committed to toll-free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, stating "no country on the planet" has the right to charge fees.
- President Donald Trump claimed Iran agreed to nuclear inspections into "infinity" on Tuesday, while Tehran denied the concession, raising questions about the stability of the fragile peace agreement.
- Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reiterated Wednesday that peace in Lebanon is a fundamental pillar of reaching a definitive agreement, stating "the ceasefire in Lebanon has been and is as important as the ceasefire in Iran.
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Foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized their commitment to solidifying regional security and further bolstering strategic partnership between the two sides.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke June 25, 2026.
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