Rubio plans Middle East trip next week

Saturday, 20 June 2026 - 18:53

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U.S. ​Secretary of State Marco ​Rubio is planning a ⁠trip to the ​Middle East next week and ​is expected to visit Kuwait, the UAE and Bahrain, ​Axios reported on ​Friday, citing two sources.

Rubio is expected ‌to ⁠hold a summit with foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council ​in ​Bahrain, ⁠Axios reported later, citing a third ​unidentified source.

The State ​Department ⁠did not immediately respond to an emailed request ⁠for ​confirmation.

-Reuters


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