SDF chief Abdi says held 'positive' meeting with US’ Rubio

“It generally went well,” Abdi added, noting that “some issues” remain regarding a holding ceasefire between Rojava and Damascus.

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Rubio warns Sudani of Iran influence on Iraq

“A government controlled by Iran cannot successfully put Iraq’s own interests first,” Rubio told Sudani.

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Main US problem with Iran ‘the treatment of their own people’: Rubio

"That regime is not reflective of the people who live in Iran, who are the inheritors of a proud and long cultural legacy and a proud, proud history," said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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Rubio praises Kurdistan Region President for oil export resumption, peace efforts

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised the "leadership" and "responsible statesmanship" of Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani, citing his role in the resumption of the Region's oil exports and peace efforts in Turkey and Syria.

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Gaza stabilization force must be composed of countries US, Israel 'comfortable' with: Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism at the prospect of soon forming an international stabilization force to secure the Gaza Strip as Israeli forces withdraw in keeping with a US-backed peace plan.

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Rubio, Sudani discuss Kurdish oil export resumption, pro-Iran groups

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on the resumption of the Kurdistan Region's oil exports via Turkey's Ceyhan port, saying that the move will benefit Iraqi, US, and Turkish businesses.

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US welcomes deal to restart Kurdish oil exports

"This agreement will strengthen the mutually beneficial economic partnership between the United States and Iraq," said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, thanking officials in Erbil and Baghdad for their "decisive efforts" in reaching a deal.

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Rubio, Sharaa discuss sanctions relief and Israel ties

“I met with Syrian President al-Sharaa about our shared goals for a stable and sovereign Syria and ongoing efforts to bring security and prosperity to all Syrians. We also discussed implementing President [Donald] Trump’s historic announcement on sanctions relief and the importance of Israel-Syria relations,” Rubio said on X.

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Doha airstrikes delivered 'central message' to Hamas: Netanyahu

"You can run, you can hide, but we will get you," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at a joint press conference with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, adding that "terrorists should not have immunity wherever they are."

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