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A nuclear Iran would be like 'North Korea in the Middle East,' Rubio says during UN visit

In similar Tuesday statements made to FOX, Rubio reiterated his assertion that Iran "must never be allowed to have a nuclear weapon."

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concerns about the prospect of a nuclear Iran during his recent visit to the United Nations. Speaking on NBC's Today show, Rubio firmly stated that Iran should never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon, comparing such a scenario to North Korea in the Middle East and emphasizing the disastrous consequences it would have on global peace and stability.

The US Secretary of State reiterated this stance to FOX News, asserting that the international community must take action to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities, or the consequences would be catastrophic.

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