Rubio sees 'no need' for major combat operations against Iran
PARIS — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said he saw no need to resume major combat operations against Iran because economic sanctions and other restrictions were working so effectively. "The economic campaign (against Iran) is so devastating that right now there is no need for major combat operations," Rubio said after a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Paris. "That's what I told…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed on Tuesday that he does not believe there is a necessity to resume significant combat operations against Iran. He stated this after a meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Paris, asserting that the economic sanctions and restrictions currently in place are proving to be highly effective.
Rubio made these remarks following a discussion with G7 foreign ministers. President Donald Trump has also come to a similar conclusion, concluding that for the moment, major combat operations are unnecessary as the economic measures are achieving the desired outcome. However, Rubio emphasized that the U.S. military remains prepared to respond if Iran were to cross certain "red lines," warning of severe consequences for Tehran.
During the G7 meeting, European members urged Rubio not to escalate further against Iran. A surprising development was Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani joining the talks on the G7 sidelines, alongside four European top diplomats and the Saudi foreign minister, following a meeting with Trump to discuss related matters.
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