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Rubio Skips Israel on Gulf Trip to Calm Iran Deal Critics
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First reported by Channel 13 · Jun 23, 2026
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Marco Rubio began a three-day Middle East trip focused on calming Gulf allies upset by a new interim deal with Iran. He skipped Israel entirely, even as Jerusalem protested concessions to Tehran. The tour starts in the UAE and continues to Kuwait.
- 01Rubio began a three-day Middle East tour focused on Gulf concerns over the Iran deal.
- 02Israel was excluded from the trip despite objections in Jerusalem.
- 03The visit starts in the United Arab Emirates and continues to Kuwait.
- 04Gulf states fear a $300 billion Iranian reconstruction fund and no missile limits.
- 05Rubio said the partners' concerns will "definitely" come up in talks.
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