US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain starting Tuesday to discuss Iran policy with three key Gulf allies. The timing is delicate: all three nations came under attack from Iran during the recent conflict, and none were given advance warning of the American-led military campaign. Now, as those same allies face requests to help finance Iran's reconstruction, Rubio will have his hands full explaining the administration's next steps. According to France 24, the diplomatic mission underscores how the post-conflict landscape has left Washington scrambling to rebuild trust with partners who feel left out of the decision-making process.

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