U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to launch a three-day diplomatic tour of the Gulf, aimed at securing regional backing for Washington's recently concluded agreement with Iran.
The visit to the United Arab Emirates, followed by stops in Kuwait and Bahrain through Thursday, comes as key Arab allies have expressed reservations about the terms of the deal.
Rubio's itinerary focuses on reassuring these partners that the arrangement does not compromise their security interests or regional stability.
The diplomatic push follows a period of heightened uncertainty in the region, with Gulf states seeking clarity on how the new framework will affect their strategic posture.
By engaging directly with leadership in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait City, and Manama, the U.S. aims to mitigate fears that the agreement could embolden Iranian influence or leave local security gaps unaddressed.
Markets have been monitoring the diplomatic developments closely, as any shift in regional sentiment could impact energy flows and shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.