How Rubio's Gulf Visits Shore Up a Potential Iran Deal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain in late June 2026 to secure public support for a prospective Iran nuclear agreement. Unlike the 2015 deal negotiated in private, this administration is building a visible record of ally backing before Congress votes. That paper trail protects against charges of unilateral action—critics cannot credibly claim the U.S. is acting alone when Gulf partners are publicly on board.