{"id":7473,"date":"2026-06-24T16:35:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T16:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pronews.in\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/rubio-tries-to-reassure-gulf-allies-on-us-iran-deal-details\/"},"modified":"2026-06-24T16:35:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T16:35:36","slug":"rubio-tries-to-reassure-gulf-allies-on-us-iran-deal-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pronews.in\/index.php\/2026\/06\/24\/rubio-tries-to-reassure-gulf-allies-on-us-iran-deal-details\/","title":{"rendered":"Rubio tries to reassure Gulf allies on US-Iran deal details"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><em>Rubio tours Gulf in bid to allay allies\u2019 security concerns over the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">\n<p>United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on the second day of a visit to the Gulf region to reassure allies that a deal to end the Iran-US war would account for their security concerns.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday, Rubio held a working lunch with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other senior figures, including National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.<\/p>\n<section>\n<h2>Recommended Stories <\/h2>\n<p><span>list of 3 items<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>list 1 of 3<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/6\/19\/israel-continues-attacks-on-lebanon-despite-agreeing-to-ceasefire\">Israel continues attacks on Lebanon despite agreeing to ceasefire<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span>list 2 of 3<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/6\/20\/israel-fetes-somalilands-leader-as-it-seeks-to-expand-red-sea-influence\">Israel fetes Somaliland\u2019s leader as it seeks to expand Red Sea influence<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span>list 3 of 3<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/economy\/2026\/6\/22\/qatar-lng-factory-explosion-injures-54-leaves-18-missing-govt-says\">Explosion at Qatar\u2019s Ras Laffan LNG facility kills at least 13<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>end of list<\/span><\/section>\n<p>He is set to visit Kuwait later on Wednesday as the US looks to reassure its close allies, who were hit hard by Iran during the war. Rubio is also expected in Bahrain in the coming days.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to hear from our partners,\u201d Rubio told reporters as he arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. \u201cWe want to make sure that their views are taken into account, and we understand their security concerns, their regional economic concerns as well.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to his spokesperson, Tommy Pigott, Rubio and Al Nayhan discussed the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran \u201cefforts to secure full and safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and the importance of peace and stability in the region\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>He added that Rubio also \u201cthanked the UAE for their leadership and unparalleled support, praised their courage and resilience in the face of Iran\u2019s attacks, and reaffirmed the US commitment to the security of the Emirates\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>His comments come after the US and Iran signed a MOU last week to extend a fragile ceasefire and work towards a permanent end to more than 100 days of war. Talks are supposed to continue for 60 days to iron out thorny issues, including Iran\u2019s nuclear programme.<\/p>\n<p>The US and Israel launched the war on February 28, killing Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in the initial wave of strikes. As part of its response, Tehran attacked, with varying intensity, all six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The UAE alone was targeted by about 2,800 missiles and drones; in Kuwait, the airport, commercial ports and desalination plants were hit; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aljazeera.com\/news\/2026\/3\/18\/qatar-says-iran-missile-attack-sparks-fire-causes-damage-at-gas-facility\">missile attacks on Qatar\u2019s Ras Laffan<\/a> Industrial City, the country\u2019s main gas facility, caused \u201csignificant damage\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Iran also attacked and threatened to attack vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, through which the GCC nations export most of their oil and gas to the world. Iran\u2019s de facto blockade of the narrow waterway resulted in billions of dollars in lost revenues.<\/p>\n<p>The US-Iran accord includes the resumption of traffic through the maritime trade chokepoint and the removal of a US blockade on Iranian ports. It is not clear yet whether Iran still intends to impose a fee for vessels passing through the strait, something that senior Iranian officials have previously suggested. Trump made clear on Wednesday that it\u2019s not an option. In an all-capital letter post on his Truth Social platform, he said that no tolls, no insurance costs or charges of any kind should be applied to ships.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement also includes a waiver on US sanctions and the unfreezing of Iranian assets.<\/p>\n<p>It does not address Iran\u2019s ballistic missiles nor Tehran\u2019s relations with its regional allies \u2013 two concerns for Gulf countries, which have found their cities and energy infrastructure highly vulnerable to Iranian missiles, rockets and drones during the war.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rubio tours Gulf in bid to allay allies\u2019 security concerns over the US-Iran memorandum of understanding. United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on the second day of a visit to the Gulf region to reassure allies that a deal to end the Iran-US war would account for their security concerns. 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