US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Gulf countries

Updated: 11:34 AM PKT — June 24, 2026

During his tour of the Gulf, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has stated that the issue of a ceasefire in Lebanon is separate from the recent memorandum of understanding reached with Iran, according to available reports.

Updated: 2:30 AM PKT — June 24, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Abu Dhabi, the first stop on his scheduled tour of Gulf countries.

Updated: 6:23 PM PKT — June 23, 2026

The US State Department has officially confirmed the details of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to the Gulf region from June 23 to 25. The trip will include stops in the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain. According to the department, discussions with Gulf officials will focus on the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and the Strait of Hormuz. Secretary Rubio is also scheduled to participate in a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting in Bahrain.

Updated: 5:41 PM PKT — June 23, 2026

Updated: 9:38 PM PKT — June 22, 2026

The US State Department has formally confirmed the itinerary for Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to the Gulf region. He will travel to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain from June 23 to 25. Discussions with officials will focus on the recent US-Iran memorandum of understanding and the Strait of Hormuz. The Secretary will also attend a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting in Bahrain.

Updated: 9:05 PM PKT — June 22, 2026

The US State Department has confirmed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to the Gulf will take place from June 23 to 25. During his trip to the UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain, he is scheduled to hold talks with officials regarding the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and the Strait of Hormuz.

Additionally, Secretary Rubio will attend a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) meeting in Bahrain.