Published: Jun 25, 2026, 10:27 IST | Updated: Jun 25, 2026, 10:27 IST
As US-Iran negotiations continue, Marco Rubio has assured Gulf nations that Washington will protect their security interests. Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned ships against using unauthorized routes through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil chokepoint. With oil prices falling on hopes of diplomacy, the battle for influence in the Gulf is far from over