Rubio says Iran confronting 'different kind of US president' under Trump
Rubio says Iran confronting 'different kind of US president' under Trump US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has said Iran was confronting a different kind of US president under Donald Trump, adding Tehran can no longer rely on negotiations without consequences. In an interview with Fox News, Rubio said: “I don’t think the Iranian regime has ever faced a president like President Trump, which is…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in an interview with Fox News that Iran is currently facing a "different kind of US president" under Donald Trump, as the Iranian regime has never encountered a leader who takes action like Trump. Rubio explained that Iran has grown accustomed to the world allowing it to get away with actions such as lying, breaking deals, and tricking people into agreements over the past 20 to 30 years.
The remarks come as President Trump has threatened to hit Iran "very hard" in response to recent reports suggesting he is considering renewed heavy attacks, potentially targeting Iran's energy infrastructure, including this weekend.
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