Marco Rubio to meet Gulf allies amid division over US-Iran ceasefire deal
Summary
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting Gulf countries, including the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain, to reassure them about a recent 60-day ceasefire deal with Iran. Some Gulf states worry the deal will give Iran money that could be used for military purposes, while the US says the funds will be controlled and used only for food and medicine.Key Facts
- Marco Rubio is visiting the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain to discuss the US-Iran ceasefire deal.
- The Gulf region is divided; Qatar helped mediate the ceasefire, but some countries fear Iran will use the unfrozen assets for its military.
- President Donald Trump stated on social media that the unfrozen Iranian assets will be controlled by the US and spent on food and medical supplies from the US.
- Iran has not confirmed it agreed to long-term nuclear inspections, despite US claims.
- The UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain, which host large US military bases, have been targeted by Iranian missile attacks.
- Iran expects to receive about $6 billion in unfrozen assets from Qatar and another $6 billion as a loan, plus billions more from oil sales allowed by a US sanctions waiver.
- Iran aims to encourage Gulf countries to reduce US military presence in the region.
- Iran’s chief negotiator is working with Oman on a long-term deal to manage the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
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