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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 11 MIN

US tries to convince allies not to fear an Iran deal

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The United States is actively conducting a high-stakes diplomatic tour to convince its skeptical Gulf allies not to fear its emerging detente and peace agreement with Iran.Following the June 17, 2026, digital signing of a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) between U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to end the brief but highly destructive 2026 U.S.–Iran War, Gulf partners feel deeply exposed.To ease these anxieties, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio embarked on a swift diplomatic mission to the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Kuwait—the three nations that bore the brunt of retaliatory Iranian strikes during the conflict. Rubio has repeatedly assured leaders that Washington will not compromise their safety or negotiate at any price.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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