The US secretary of state says the Trump administration will be “completely aligned with [its] partners in the Gulf” as negotiations proceed with Iran, Al Jazeera reports.

“That’s why we’re meeting with all of them tomorrow, that’s why I’m taking these trips now. And it’s the reason why I’m here, apart from thanking them for the incredible support they gave us throughout this process,” Rubio told reporters.

“We want them to know, and we want to reiterate, and begin to talk to them and engage them on conversations about every decision that’s made with regards to this negotiation.

“We’re not going to do anything that undermines the security of our allies — our longstanding allies — in the region.”