Rubio Concludes Gulf Tour as Allies Express Concerns Over Iran Agreement

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf allies on June 25 that their security concerns would be considered in any agreement with Iran, concluding a Middle East trip focused on easing regional skepticism about the proposed peace framework.
Speaking at a gathering of Gulf foreign ministers in Bahrain, where the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet is based, Rubio emphasized that Washington seeks a lasting peace with Iran without compromising the safety of its long-standing partners in the Gulf. Several Gulf nations remain concerned that the current proposal is too lenient toward Tehran, particularly after experiencing Iranian attacks during the recent conflict….