Episode

Soon: Rubio Heads to Middle East to Meet with Gulf Allies

Podcast: The Lead with Jake Tapper
Published: Jun 23, 2026
Duration seconds: 5315
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After direct talks with Iran, Vice President JD Vance is heading home and Secretary Rubio will now head to the region. A look at what he hopes to accomplish after conflicting reports about what the vice president got done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices