MARCO RUBIO SAYS U.S. ALLIANCE WITH GCC STATES HAS BEEN 'PUT TO THE TEST' DURING CONFLICT WITH IRAN
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“MARCO RUBIO: THERE IS ZERO SUPPORT FROM GULF COUNTRIES REGARDING A STRAIT OF HORMUZ TOLL”
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