Rubio Condemns Iran's Attacks on Kuwait in Washington Talks

WASHINGTON, United States — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Iran's attacks on Kuwait as unacceptable during a meeting with his Kuwaiti counterpart in Washington. Rubio said the United States is working to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. According to a statement from Kuwait's Foreign Ministry, Rubio described Iran's repeated attacks against Kuwait as disgusting and affirmed U.S. support for Kuwait's right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty. Rubio also reiterated that Iran will not be permitted to acquire nuclear weapons. The two ministers discussed the importance of continued U.S.-Kuwait coordination in light of critical developments in the region, emphasizing joint efforts to strengthen security and stability.