Rubio reassures Gulf allies US-Iran deal ensures their security

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a three-nation tour of Gulf allies on Thursday, seeking to reassure them that the emerging US-Iran peace agreement will not come at the expense of their security. Source: AP, Al Jazeera

Gulf concerns

• Gulf states fear the deal, which includes a proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund and no limits on Iran's ballistic missiles, could embolden Tehran. Source: CNN, Japan Today
• Rubio promised that the US would not make decisions that undermine Gulf security and that allies would be involved in negotiations. Source: AP
• A key sticking point is Iran's demand to charge tolls on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which Rubio called "unacceptable". Source: Japan Today, Infobae

Reactions

• Iran framed the memorandum of understanding as a "declaration of defeat" for the US. Source: ABC España, CNA
• Israel insisted it would keep troops in southern Lebanon, complicating broader peace efforts. Source: Japan Today

The deal has led to a drop in oil prices, with Brent crude falling to below $76. Source: ABC España