{ "id": 19072938, "title": "Rubio says Trump’s war against Iran not ‘necessarily popular’ but needed to stop a nuclear threat", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/rubio-says-trumps-war-against-iran-not-necessarily-popular-but-needed", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-11-09T00:07:44.000Z", "source": { "name": "CityNews", "slug": "citynews", "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/11/08/rubio-says-trumps-war-against-iran-not-necessarily-popular-but-needed-to-stop-a-nuclear-threat/" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trump's decision to launch a war against Iran, despite the fact that it was not \"necessarily popular.\" The war was aimed at safeguarding the world from Iran's nuclear ambitions, a threat Rubio stated Trump had identified. The conflict has contributed to higher energy prices due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of the world's oil passes. Rubio, however, acknowledged the unpopularity of the war and its impact on the economy, attributing these factors to Democrats' victory in the recent elections.\n\nVice President Mike Pence's social media post largely blamed the war for the Republican losses in the midterm elections. In response, Rubio told reporters that Trump had taken action to stop Iran from pursuing nuclear weapons, even though doing so often resulted in unpopular decisions for the country. Rubio further stated that while Trump's approach was necessary, diplomatic efforts were not yielding significant results due to Iran's unreasonable demands.\n\nThe Trump administration continues to face criticism for the war's impact on the economy, particularly the higher energy prices resulting from the conflict. Trump reiterated his support for the war, stating that it would be considered one of the best things done in history if Iran had acquired a nuclear weapon. Trump is scheduled to meet with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Monday, with both parties reportedly reviewing proposals aimed at resolving their differences over Tehran's nuclear program. However, Iran remains unwilling to negotiate without significant concessions, including the end of the U.S. blockade, lifting sanctions, unfreezing assets, and compensating for war damage, among other conditions.", "summary": "HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday that President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran even if it was not “necessarily popular” to safeguard the world from the country's nuclear ambitions.", "key_points": [], "editors_take": null, "illustration": null, "coverage": { "outlets": 13, "also_reported_by": [ { "outlet": "Ajel English", "title": "Trump announces 'Task Force Iron Gate' in Iran amid historic naval blockade", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-announces-task-force-iron-gate-in-iran-amid-historic-naval", "published": "2026-11-08T20:51:14.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Times of Israel", "title": "Trump says new Iran offensive ‘highly unlikely,’ but it depends on progress in talks", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-says-new-iran-offensive-highly-unlikely-but-it-depends-on", "published": "2026-11-08T21:51:04.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Al Jazeera", "title": "Iran war live: Trump says ‘Iron Gate’ in effect; drone hits Iraq gas field", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/iran-war-live-trump-says-iron-gate-in-effect-drone-hits-iraq-gas-field", "published": "2026-11-09T00:00:34.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Seeking Alpha News", "title": "Rubio casts doubt on Iran peace deal as Trump signals reluctance to resume strikes", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/rubio-casts-doubt-on-iran-peace-deal-as-trump-signals-reluctance-to", "published": "2026-11-09T00:18:22.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Malay Mail", "title": "Trump says renewed Iran strikes unlikely amid negotiations", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/trump-says-renewed-iran-strikes-unlikely-amid-negotiations", "published": "2026-11-09T01:12:16.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Economic Times", "title": "Trump to meet Qatar's prime minister over Iran", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/trump-to-meet-qatars-prime-minister-over-iran", "published": "2026-11-09T01:42:44.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Times of India", "title": "Brent crude falls over $1 as Trump signals fresh US strikes on Iran are unlikely", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/brent-crude-falls-over-1-as-trump-signals-fresh-us-strikes-on-iran", "published": "2026-11-09T01:44:43.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Al-Monitor", "title": "Trump to meet Qatar's prime minister as Iran diplomacy faces hurdles", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/trump-to-meet-qatars-prime-minister-as-iran-diplomacy-faces-hurdles", "published": "2026-11-09T01:46:31.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Investing.com", "title": "Trump to meet Qatar’s prime minister as Iran diplomacy faces hurdles", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/trump-to-meet-qatars-prime-minister-as-iran-diplomacy-faces-hurdles-19064694", "published": "2026-11-09T01:49:29.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Jerusalem Post", "title": "Trump cites dislike of Israel as key factor in GOP midterm losses alongside war with Iran", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/trump-cites-dislike-of-israel-as-key-factor-in-gop-midterm-losses", "published": "2026-11-09T02:24:51.000Z" }, { "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana", "title": "Trump to meet Qatar’s prime minister as Iran diplomacy faces hurdles", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/trump-to-meet-qatars-prime-minister-as-iran-diplomacy-faces-hurdles-19082761", "published": "2026-11-09T03:00:00.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Middle East Eye", "title": "Trump doubles down on choice to start war on Iran", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/trump-doubles-down-on-choice-to-start-war-on-iran", "published": "2026-11-09T03:02:04.000Z" } ] }, "ai_generated": true, "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original." }