Washington Post • June 25, 2026 18:17

Rubio’s new job? Selling Trump’s Iran deal to a worried Gulf.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Arab Gulf leaders to reassure them that U.S. isn’t cutting them out of negotiations with Tehran.

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Rubio’s new job? Selling Trump’s Iran deal to a worried Gulf.

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Trump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal

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Rubio kicks off Gulf 'charm offensive' amid allies' fears over US - Iran deal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged he faces a delicate mission this week pitching Washington's Iran peace deal to Gulf Arab leaders who fear excessive concessions will strengthen Tehran …