Prince Faisal, Rubio discuss US-Iran agreement, Hormuz navigation

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the GCC-US ministerial meeting in Manama on Thursday.

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The two officials reviewed regional and international developments, with a particular focus on the US-Iran agreement and progress in negotiations between Washington and Tehran, according to the Saudi foreign ministry.

They also discussed the importance of ensuring unrestricted freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, as well as the latest developments in Gaza and Lebanon, the ministry said.

On the sidelines of the meeting, Prince Faisal also held separate talks with his Omani and Qatari counterparts.

Earlier on Thursday, Rubio told participants at the GCC-US ministerial meeting that Washington wanted to reach a deal with Tehran, but “not at any price,” while assuring Gulf allies that their interests would be taken into account.

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