US’ Rubio wraps up Gulf tour as allies share concerns over Iran peace accord

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded his tour in the Gulf, conveying to regional allies that any peace deal with Iran will consider their security concerns. The talks focus on achieving lasting peace without compromising Gulf allies' safety amid reservations over the Iran accord.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf allies on Thursday that any deal with Iran would take their interests into account, as he wrapped up a Middle East trip aimed at winning over regional partners with deep reservations about the preliminary accord. Speaking at a meeting of Gulf Arab foreign ministers in Bahrain – home to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet – Rubio said Washington was seeking an ‌enduring peace with long-time foe Iran that would not come at the expense of the security of allies in...