06/24/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/24/2026 06:50
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and senior UAE leadership in Abu Dhabi. They discussed President Trump's memorandum of understanding with Iran, efforts to secure full and safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz, and the importance of peace and stability in the region. They also discussed the strong bilateral U.S.-UAE ties and continued partnership in the areas of defense and commerce. The Secretary thanked the UAE for their leadership and unparallelled support, praised their courage and resilience in the face of Iran's attacks, and reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to the security of the Emirates.