Rubio rules out new US strikes on Iran for now, Axios reports
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told allied counterparts that Washington does not expect to launch new military strikes on Iran at this time.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told allies that Washington does not plan to launch new military strikes against Iran at the moment, according to Axios. The U.S. is shifting its focus to non-military pressure tactics, according to a source familiar with the matter. Axios reported that the U.S. is intensifying economic sanctions on Iran while diplomatic efforts continue to resolve the crisis.
The naval blockade has effectively cut off vital revenue for Iran, with almost no oil tankers seen at Kharg Island, the main hub for Iranian oil exports, in the past two weeks. A U.S. State Department spokesperson emphasized that Iran's economy is in a "free fall" and the regime's military forces have suffered "devastating blows."
President Biden has reiterated that Iran must not acquire a nuclear weapon, and the U.S. will employ all necessary tools to ensure this outcome.
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