Iraqi PM, Rubio discuss restricting arms to Baghdad

Zaidi "reiterated the government's determination to fulfill sovereign obligations and proceed with measures to restrict the possession of arms to the state, in accordance with constitutional and legal principles,” according to a statement from his office.

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Iranian Hormuz tolls would spread 'like a contagion': Rubio

“You can call it a toll. You can call it a fee. Whatever you want to call it, it's a game of semantics,” said the US Secretary of State. “No country on earth has a right to charge for the use of international waterways.”

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Rubio affirms US commitment to UAE security in Abu Dhabi

"I thanked the UAE leadership for their unparalleled support, praised their courage and resilience in the face of Iran’s attacks, and reaffirmed our commitment to Emirati security and to our strong bilateral partnership," said the US Secretary of State.

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Rubio targets ‘Iranian proxies’ in Iraq as obstacle to regional peace

"You can't have the end of hostilities and conflicts in the region as long as Iranian proxies are launching missiles and drones from Iraq," the secretary told reporters upon his arrival in the Emirates.

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US hopes for deal with Iran; Trump has ‘other options’ if not: Rubio

"But if we can't get a good deal, the president's been clear. He has other options. I'm not going to elaborate on what those are, but everybody knows what those are," said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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Iran setting up tolling system in Strait of Hormuz 'unacceptable’: Rubio

“Not only is this illegal, it’s unacceptable, it’s dangerous to the world,” the Secretary warned.

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PM Barzani, US Secretary Rubio discuss Iranian attacks on Kurdistan Region

"The Secretary offered his condolences to the families of the Peshmerga killed in an Iranian missile attack on March 24 and wished a speedy recovery to those injured," read a US State Department statement.

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Rubio condemns ‘terrorist’ attacks on Iraq, Kurdistan

During the phone call, Sudani stressed Iraq’s commitment “to its principled position of not engaging in military actions,” while rejecting “any attempt to drag the country into ongoing conflicts,” according to a statement released by Sudani’s office.

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Kurdistan Region president thanks US State Secretary for 'continued' support

The two also reviewed the situation in Syria,  along with the latest regional developments, stressing "the need to protect the rights of Kurds and other communities in a unified Syria."

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