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Secretary Rubio’s Call with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah

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Secretary Rubio's Call with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah

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Office of the Spokesperson

March 5, 2026

The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:

Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Secretary Rubio conveyed his condolences for the loss of two members of the Kuwaiti Armed Forces and others who have been killed and injured. The Secretary expressed gratitude to the Foreign Minister for Kuwait's steadfast response to attacks and threats from the Iranian regime. They also discussed ongoing U.S. operations to counter those threats, as well as other developments in the region.

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