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Rubio Starts NATO Tour in Iceland Amid Arctic Anxieties
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CNBC TV18•06-10-2026, 11:24
Rubio Starts NATO Tour in Iceland Amid Arctic Anxieties
- •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has started a three-nation tour of NATO allies in Iceland, aiming to strengthen security and commercial ties despite local unease regarding the Trump administration's Arctic intentions.
- •Icelandic officials remain cautious following social media posts and remarks by President Trump regarding the Arctic and Greenland, as well as controversial comments made by US Ambassador Billy Long.
- •Rubio's itinerary also includes stops in Greece and Portugal, where he is expected to address regional partnerships and potentially navigate further ambassadorial controversies, including allegations surrounding US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle.
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Marco Rubio visited Iceland to advance shared priorities that include securing the Arctic, building stronger commercial and energy ties, and strengthening defense cooperation.
Icelanders remained on edge and wary of the Trump administration's Arctic intentions following President Trump's posts of a map spanning North America to Greenland and Iceland, a mistaken naming of the country, and controversial remarks by US Ambassador Billy Long.
Rep. Gregory Meeks called for an investigation following reports that US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle told reception guests the US could undermine the Greek government, promoted a specific construction company's business interests, and allowed its lobbyist into private diplomatic meetings.
