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Rubio Seeks to Reassure Gulf Arab Partners on Iran Deal
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Gulf Arab leaders to reassure them about a preliminary U.S.-Iran deal that has left key security concerns unresolved.
- Rubio emphasized alignment with Gulf partners and addressed worries about Iran potentially collecting tolls from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route.
- President Trump stated that Iran assured the U.S. it is not seeking or collecting tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, a claim Iran has not publicly confirmed.
- Gulf Arab leaders cautiously welcomed the cease-fire following recent conflicts, while Israeli leaders continue opposing the deal and maintain attacks on the Iran-backed group Hezbollah.
- Rubio’s trip includes meetings with the Gulf Cooperation Council as he navigates regional anxieties over the U.S.-Iran negotiations.
