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EPISODE · Jun 26, 2026 · 24 MIN

Has Marco Rubio's tour of the Gulf reassured US allies?

from The Inside Story Podcast · host Al Jazeera

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has wrapped up his three-day tour of the Gulf. Regional states want a greater say in security--after coming under attack during the Iran war. So, can Washington rebuild trust with its regional allies? And will Gulf states be able to steer the future of the Strait of Hormuz? In this episode:  Abdulla Banndar Al Etaibi, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Qatar University Gordon Gray, Former U.S. Ambassador and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Sina Toossi, Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy, focusing on U.S.-Iran relations  Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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