US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers reaffirmed their support for the US-Iran agreement, calling for continued momentum toward a permanent end to hostilities while rejecting any tolls or attempts to control passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian officials visit Oman for talks on administering Strait of Hormuz as Gulf states push for mediation

US secretary of state to reassure UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain that his country remains committed to their security

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that Iran would not be allowed to charge a toll on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz as part of any final agreement with…

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the United Arab Emirates on the first leg of a three-nation tour of Gulf countries aimed at easing their concerns about the result of an…

Tehran will not be able to charge tolls as part of final agreement with US, says Secretary of State

As US-Lebanon talks continue in Washington, Rubio noted that "the future of Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people through their sovereign, elected government."

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran cannot charge tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that "it's an international waterway" despite ongoing negotiations with Tehran.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday (June 23) that Iran would not be able to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz as part of any final agreement with the U.S.,…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassures Gulf allies their interests will be protected as Washington prepares key Iran talks in Switzerland on June 29 or 30.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised the United States' Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle…

Efforts to secure full and safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz also discussed in meeting between Rubio and UAE president.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf allies of their security during a visit to the UAE and Kuwait, addressing skepticism over a proposed deal to end the U.S.-Iran war.…

Secretary of State to tell allies that US does not support tolls or fees in Strait of Hormuz

Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassures Gulf states on Iran talks, Hormuz security and US commitment to toll-free oil shipping amid rising regional tensions.

Marco Rubio says no country will be allowed to impose tolls on Strait of Hormuz.

Global oil prices have dropped to their lowest levels since the Iran war began this year

Secretary of State Marco Rubio promised the United States' Gulf allies that Washington would protect their interests as it seeks to hammer out a final settlement of the Middle…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is seeking backing from Gulf Arab allies for the US-Iran peace deal on the highest-level diplomatic mission since the agreement to end the…

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Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns against alternative route in Strait of Hormuz as top US diplomat to meet Gulf leaders.