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Amidst the ongoing historic peace talks between America and Iran, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has started a campaign to provide a ‘shield of security’ to the allied countries of the Persian Gulf. To address the concerns growing in the Gulf countries regarding the interim agreement with Iran, Rubio has started a three-day tour of UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain. During this, he has given a message in clear words that America will not jeopardize the security of its allies under any circumstances. Mission to allay allies’ fears Rubio reiterated America’s commitment during a meeting with UAE leader Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. The visit comes on the heels of high-level talks between US and Iran negotiators in Switzerland. Rubio’s main objective is to convince the Gulf countries that this ongoing peace process with Iran is for stability in the region, and not for sidelining the interests of allies. ‘If you try to collect toll, the matter will end’: Donald Trump Amidst the ongoing tension in the Gulf countries, US President Donald Trump has given a strong warning to Iran. On reports of toll being collected from ships in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump clarified on ‘Truth Social’ that Iran has assured him that no such fee is being charged. However, Trump said bluntly, "If this information is found to be incorrect or Iran takes any such action, the ongoing negotiations will be ended with immediate effect."
Movement returned in the Strait of Hormuz, fall in oil prices. After the new initiative of the United Nations Shipping Agency, the path to the Strait of Hormuz has opened once again. The process of evacuating ships stranded due to the war has started, which is expected to reduce the pressure on the global supply of oil. After the safe passage of three tankers on Wednesday, 35 more ships are in the queue. The effect of this positive news was also visible on the prices of Crude Oil in the international market, in which a fall of more than $3 per barrel was recorded and the price reached $73.76. US embassy reopened in Kuwait In another sign of regional stability, America has reopened its embassy in Kuwait. Embassy operations were suspended due to security reasons following increased tensions and attacks with Iran in March. A US State Department spokesperson confirmed that emergency services have been fully restored and other diplomatic operations are also being resumed in a phased manner. This step reflects the growing strategic coordination between the US and the Gulf countries.
