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Rubio faces backlash over Iran deal as Vance pushes rival track
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Rubio faces backlash over Iran deal as Vance pushes rival track

by Danny Zaken
June 23, 2026

The US secretary of state landed in the Persian Gulf and encountered fierce opposition to the emerging memorandum of understanding with Iran. Diplomatic sources reveal that the United Arab Emirates is refusing to unfreeze $3 billion belonging to Tehran, and is demanding compensation for war damage and a commitment to halt maritime aggression. At the same time, Rubio is waging an internal battle against Vice President Vance, who tried to establish an oversight body in Lebanon with the participation of Iran and Qatar in order to torpedo the direct ceasefire talks.

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