Rubio Discusses Iran Attack With UAE Adviser as U.S. Stresses Strait of Hormuz Security
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Updated · abcnews.com · Aug 19
Rubio Discusses Iran Attack With UAE Adviser as U.S. Stresses Strait of Hormuz Security
3 articles · Updated · abcnews.com · Aug 19
Summary
Tuesday's call between Marco Rubio and UAE national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed followed Abu Dhabi's accusation that Iran launched a new missile attack on the Gulf state.
State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the two discussed regional security, including Lebanon, and ongoing U.S.-UAE coordination to hold Iran and its proxies accountable for attacks.
Rubio also emphasized freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, signaling Washington's focus on protecting a critical shipping route as tensions with Tehran rise.
Iran denied responsibility for the alleged missile attack, leaving the latest flare-up to deepen already strained Gulf security tensions.