Rubio dismisses Amnesty criticism over Iran war, calls organization ‘a fraud’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed criticism over alleged war crimes during the US-Iran conflict, calling Amnesty International a "fraud" and urging the organization to focus on the Iranian regime's persecution of its own citizens. The State Department official responded to a query about US military activities at Portugal's Lajes Air Base, which included refueling aircraft, fighter jets, and drones, and whether the Portuguese government was informed of the mission's nature.
Rubio refused to comment on Portugal's internal process involving its public prosecutor. He further criticized the Iranian regime for targeting wounded protesters in hospitals, alleging that such actions constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity. Rubio supported US use of Portuguese bases, emphasizing adherence to established protocols and NATO agreements.
He also defended NATO's strategic importance to the United States, praising Portugal as a valued ally within the framework of existing rules.
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