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Windsor Johnston· Host0:15

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting with Arab leaders whose countries were hit by Iran during the war. NPR's Aya Batrawy reports Rubio is presenting an interim agreement to end the conflict negotiated by the US and Iran.

Aya Batrawy0:37

Rubio's in Abu Dhabi meeting with the ruler of the United Arab Emirates before stops in Kuwait and Bahrain. All three countries host US troops and have been targeted by Iranian missiles and drones, including during the past months of ceasefire. But they weren't consulted on the US-Israeli decision to launch the war. Now Rubio tells reporters in the UAE that he's in the Gulf to listen, quote, "More than we are to talk."

Marco Rubio· Soundbite0:59

We want to hear. We want to hear their thoughts, especially in the aftermath of this weekend in Switzerland, and make sure that their views are taken into account in every decision that we make, because they're our partners.

Aya Batrawy1:07

That meeting in Switzerland between the US and Iran concluded with the US temporarily lifting oil sanctions as Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio's regional tour does not include a stop in Israel, which is opposed to ceasefires with Iran and in Lebanon. Aya Batrawy, NPR News, Dubai.

Windsor Johnston· Host1:22

President Trump is heading to Capitol Hill today to meet with Senate Republicans a day after lawmakers voted to limit his