Rubio says U.S. won't do anything that would undermine Gulf security

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that the United States will maintain strong alignment with Gulf allies to ensure their security, particularly in relation to policies concerning Iran. His statements were made during a visit to Kuwait City prior to traveling to Bahrain.

KUWAIT CITY, June 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday vowed that the United States will not do anything that would undermine the security of U.S. allies in the Gulf region when it comes to Washington's dealings with Iran. "We're going to be completely aligned with our partners in the Gulf," Rubio told reporters in Kuwait City before departing for Bahrain. "That's why I've taken these trips now, and it's the reason why I'm here."