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Rubio Pledges to Protect Gulf Interests and Restrain Iran in Settlement Talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf allies Wednesday that Washington would safeguard their interests during final talks with Iran to end the Middle East war. The comments came during a regional tour aimed at addressing concerns over past attacks and shipping disruptions. Gulf states have expressed skepticism despite US assurances on security.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised Gulf allies on Wednesday that Washington would protect their interests during talks with Iran to reach a final settlement of the Middle East war. Rubio made the pledge while on a regional tour to reassure the Gulf states.
Those states faced missile and drone attacks from Tehran during the conflict and had their oil and gas shipments halted by an Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington has stated it will restrain Tehran and maintain regional security. The Gulf nevertheless appears skeptical of the emerging US-Iran deal.
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