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

Rubio kicks off Gulf 'charm offensive' amid allies' fears over US - Iran deal
France 24 Wednesday 24 June 2026, 09:24 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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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 and reshape the region's security balance and oil flows. Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi takes a closer look at what she says is likely to be a "charm offensive" from the US's top diplomat.

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 and reshape the region's security balance and oil flows. Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi takes a closer look at what she says is likely to be a "charm offensive" from the US's top diplomat.
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