Any US-Iran deal will ensure security of Gulf allies, Rubio assures GCC nations during Mideast tour (opens original article in a new tab)

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations during a Middle East tour that any US-Iran deal would protect their security interests, emphasizing that no country should charge for international waterway use, as regional allies remain concerned about the agreement's implications.

• US Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured GCC nations that any US-Iran deal would consider their interests and security
• Rubio emphasized that no country has the right to charge for international waterway use, rejecting any deal allowing such charges
• GCC nations are strategic US allies concerned about the security implications of the US-Iran agreement