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Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies

Starting Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is slated to visit three Gulf allies that were attacked by Iran during the US and Israeli war: the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain. Rubio appears to have his work cut out for him. The US’s Gulf allies were not warned in advance of “Operation Epic Fury” and now, many of them are being asked to invest in Iran’s reconstruction. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.

22 Jun 2026, 21:35 UTCSource: France24Original source

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Эскалация69% model probability

Forecast derived from cascade analysis. Watch confirmation indicators below.

Confirmation indicators

  • Iran's response to US
  • led sanctions: Increased rhetoric from Iran, including threats of retaliatory action against US interests in the region. Increased military activity by regional powers: Expansion of military exercises or deployments in the Gulf, possibly involving Saudi Arabia and other countries. Escalation of diplomatic tensions: Pub
Horizon: 7–30 days