U.K. Foreign Minister to Meet Rubio Amid Tensions Over Joint Air Base

The U.K. Foreign Secretary to Meet Rubio

London, United Kingdom – The U.K.'s Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, is scheduled to meet with Rubio in Washington, D.C., to discuss defense and security matters. This meeting takes place amid escalating tensions over the use of Diego Garcia as a joint air base in operations against Yemen's Houthis and in humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Additionally, this visit coincides with Trump's recent escalation of rhetoric towards Iran, adding another layer of complexity to the discussions.