In aftermath of Iran attack, Rubio hosts Kuwait FM: What to know
In aftermath of Iran attack, Rubio hosts Kuwait FM: What to know
The meeting came a day after an Iranian strike on Kuwait International Airport killed one person and wounded more than 60 others.
Rosaleen Carroll
Jun 4, 2026
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah walk together during a brief appearance for the press as they meet at the State Department in Washington, DC, on June 4, 2026. — Kent NISHIMURA / AFP via Getty Images
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WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed US support for Kuwait during talks with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al Sabah on Thursday, just 24 hours after an Iranian drone strike on Kuwait International Airport killed one person and injured more than 60 others.
What happened: Sheikh Jarrah was in Washington on Thursday and met with Rubio at the State Department. During their meeting, Rubio “reiterated the commitment of the United States to Kuwait's security,” according to a statement from........
