US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pledged continued security support to Gulf allies following meetings with leaders of the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait in Kuwait City.
The diplomatic engagement marks a critical phase in Washington’s effort to secure the region amid ongoing tensions with Iran, signaling a coordinated push to normalize shipping routes and protect energy infrastructure.
The talks come as global energy markets show signs of stabilizing.
Brent crude prices have softened from recent peaks, reflecting a gradual repricing of shipping disruption risks in the Strait of Hormuz.
While volatility remains elevated, the diplomatic outreach suggests a potential de-escalation pathway that traders are beginning to factor into near-term supply assumptions.
Rubio’s tour, which also includes stops in Abu Dhabi and Bahrain, is his first official visit to the Persian Gulf since the outbreak of conflict with Iran.