Rubio Briefs Kenya’s Ruto on Operation Epic Fury, Thanks Nairobi for Condemning Iran Strikes

Overview

• The State Department said Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with President William Ruto to explain Operation Epic Fury’s objectives and to thank Kenya for condemning attacks on Gulf countries.
• Reporting describes Operation Epic Fury as a joint U.S.-Israel campaign directed at Iran that triggered strikes affecting several Gulf states.
• Ruto had earlier denounced the strikes and called for fast, inclusive diplomacy through multilateral institutions to cool tensions.
• The call also touched on trade ties, Kenya’s peacekeeping work including in Haiti, and plans for a smooth transition of the Gang Suppression Force.
• The White House says plans for talks to stop hostilities with Iran remain fluid, which signals uncertainty about the next steps.