{
  "id": 19362912,
  "title": "Rubio says no need for major combat operations against Iran given US economic campaign",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/rubio-says-no-need-for-major-combat-operations-against-iran-given-us",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T17:10:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-914493"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed to G7 allies that economic sanctions and naval blockade against Iran are proving effective, reducing the need for major combat operations. In a Paris press conference following two days of meetings, Rubio emphasized the growing economic turmoil faced by Iran due to these measures. He reiterated that President Trump has received confirmation from regional Middle Eastern allies supporting this assessment. Rubio stated that no military strikes are necessary if the goal can be achieved through economic pressure, noting that Iran has never before been unable to sell energy on the global market as it is today. Trump's recent comments suggest a preference for economic means over military action, stating that conducting military strikes does not seem necessary at this time, though he remains ready for any scenario that might require such action. Some of Trump's top advisers, including White House chief of staff Stephen Miller and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, also favor economic pressure over military intervention. While Vice President Kamala Harris expressed a preference for a potential deal with Iran, Trump remains convinced that achieving a viable agreement is unlikely. The US has been enforcing sanctions on Iran for decades, primarily targeting the country's oil revenue, acquisition of weapons components, and funding for entities controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Despite the economic hardships, Tehran has managed to withstand the sanctions, but the recent naval blockade has significantly impacted the country's economy. Iran's top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, confirmed in an interview with Al-Mayadeen that there are no ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington.",
  "summary": "Speaking to reporters in Paris after two days of meetings with G7 allies, Rubio repeatedly pushed back on the assertion that not returning to military action would amount to a stalemate or status quo",
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      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Rubio tells G7 US will keep imposing 'devastating' costs on Iran, diplomats say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/rubio-tells-g7-us-will-keep-imposing-devastating-costs-on-iran",
        "published": "2026-11-10T13:47:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Rubio tells G7 US will keep imposing 'devastating' costs on Iran, diplomats say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/rubio-tells-g7-us-will-keep-imposing-devastating-costs-on-iran-19343884",
        "published": "2026-11-10T14:01:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "US Senator Rubio: Iran seeks deal but sets 'absurd' conditions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/us-senator-rubio-iran-seeks-deal-but-sets-absurd-conditions",
        "published": "2026-11-10T14:47:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "US sanctions inflicting ‘extraordinary economic pain’ on Iran, no need for major combat ops: Rubio",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/us-sanctions-inflicting-extraordinary-economic-pain-on-iran-no-need",
        "published": "2026-11-10T15:29:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Rubio sees ‘no need’ for major combat operations against Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/rubio-sees-no-need-for-major-combat-operations-against-iran-19356291",
        "published": "2026-11-10T15:32:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Rubio sees 'no need' for major combat operations against Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/rubio-sees-no-need-for-major-combat-operations-against-iran-19359448",
        "published": "2026-11-10T16:32:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "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."
}