Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with Constantinos Kombos, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cyprus. According to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott, "Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with Republic of Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos. The leaders discussed the recent developments in Iran and the broader Middle East region. The leaders reaffirmed the strong partnership between the United States and Cyprus."
The discussion comes amid ongoing events in Iran and regional shifts in the Middle East. Both officials highlighted their countries' continued cooperation.
