U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio toured Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE amid a new conflict with Iran
Gulf states weigh next steps after Iran war as Rubio visits region
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with reporters before departing from Bahrain International Airport in Manama on June 25, 2026. The memorandum of understanding signed last week by Tehran and Washington stipulated that commercial ships may transit the strait free of charge for the next 60 days. Marco Rubio's comments came after Iran and Oman said earlier in the week that they were working toward an agreement to jointly administer the Strait of Hormuz.
Furthermore, US officials directly attributed the attack to the IRGC, according to a Fox report. According to initial reports, the vessel sustained damage, but no casualties have been reported. Rubio was in the UAE and then Kuwait.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with reporters before departing from Bahrain International Airport in Manama on June 25, 2026.
according to National Post - LatestThe memorandum of understanding signed last week by Tehran and Washington stipulated that commercial ships may transit the strait free of charge for the next 60 days.
according to National Post - LatestMarco Rubio's comments came after Iran and Oman said earlier in the week that they were working toward an agreement to jointly administer the Strait of Hormuz.
according to The Japan Times - NewsUS officials directly attributed the attack to the IRGC, according to a Fox report.
according to Gulf NewsAccording to initial reports, the vessel sustained damage, but no casualties have been reported.
according to Gulf NewsRubio was in the UAE and then Kuwait.
according to The Jerusalem Post (Front Page) +1
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