Cyprus Mail24 Jun 2026

Rubio defends Iran deal on Gulf tour

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure Gulf allies on Wednesday over President Donald Trump’s agreement with Iran to end their recent conflict, as questions persisted over key elements of the accord and Israel reaffirmed its intention to maintain a military presence in southern Lebanon.

The initial agreement, signed last week, ended a war that disrupted Middle Eastern security and forced the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a route through which around a fifth of global...

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