United States Secretary of State
United States Secretary of State (2025–)
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US economic campaign against Iran was effective enough to make large-scale military operations unnecessary, and urged G7 allies to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said further strikes were unlikely, while Vice President JD Vance favours a deal. US-Iran negotiations have largely stalled for months as Washington maintains sanctions and a blockade of Iranian ports.
AAl Jazeera
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has avoided impeachment for now, while a new talking point has emerged. The podcast also says the losing party is doubling down on hardline leaders, while the winning party may be reinforcing its commitment to change.
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CNN
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said further major combat operations against Iran were unnecessary, citing the effectiveness of economic sanctions and pressure. He spoke after a meeting of G7 nations in Paris.
AAl Jazeera
Marco Rubio said post-war security guarantees for Ukraine would need Russia’s approval and would be crucial to a negotiated settlement. A Ukrainian military intelligence source said Russia is planning attacks on food-industry facilities. A Ukrainian commander said Russian forces are striking bridges and dams to isolate Zaporizhzhia, while Russian firms are seeking data-center capacity abroad.
TThe Kyiv Independent
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday urged nations to help safeguard shipping from attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. He said the Trump administration’s “pressure and devastation” was working so well that the president had no need for major combat operations.
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The Associated Press
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said European allies worry Moscow and Washington could reach a settlement on Ukraine without them. He said the US and Europe share the goals of ending the war and preventing another one. Russian, US and Ukrainian delegations completed the first day of talks in Abu Dhabi; consultations are expected to last two days and focus on security guarantees.
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TASS
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington hopes to expand the trilateral consultations on a settlement in Ukraine to include European allies directly. Europeans are not yet at the negotiating table, he said, but the US believes they should be. The Russia, US and Ukraine delegations completed the first day of talks in Abu Dhabi.
TTASS
Marco Rubio said Donald Trump supports meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC summit, if possible, to discuss the state of nuclear weapons worldwide. Trump considers proliferation very dangerous. Dmitry Peskov said Moscow, Beijing and Washington are exchanging views on a possible trilateral meeting’s agenda.
TTASS
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there was no need for major combat operations in Iran, citing the US economic campaign. He spoke after two days of meetings with G7 allies.
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Reuters
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described talks among Russian, US and Ukrainian delegations in Abu Dhabi as “very productive,” while cautioning that much work remains and nothing is likely to be resolved within the next 24 hours. He was in Paris for a meeting of G7 top diplomats.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday. Xinhua described the call as “positive and constructive,” while Beijing said it was willing to strengthen communication and cooperation with Washington.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-11 18:25
A Washington Post investigation says US secretary of state Marco Rubio made 23 trips to Gainesville on military aircraft, 15 of them personal, and that the flights cost more than $1.2m. Ethics watchdogs questioned the trips’ necessity. Rubio defended them, saying he would keep trying to attend events important to him and his family.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 16:47
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday, discussing China-US ties and interactions between their leaders. Wang said the stable momentum in relations was hard-won and said China was ready to deepen cooperation, manage differences and sensitive issues, and support each other’s hosting of the 2026 APEC leaders’ meeting and the G20 summit.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-11 15:48
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US economic campaign against Iran was effective enough to make large-scale military operations unnecessary, and urged G7 allies to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said further strikes were unlikely, while Vice President JD Vance favours a deal. US-Iran negotiations have largely stalled for months as Washington maintains sanctions and a blockade of Iranian ports.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-11 14:10
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has avoided impeachment for now, while a new talking point has emerged. The podcast also says the losing party is doubling down on hardline leaders, while the winning party may be reinforcing its commitment to change.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-11 04:44
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said further major combat operations against Iran were unnecessary, citing the effectiveness of economic sanctions and pressure. He spoke after a meeting of G7 nations in Paris.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-10 19:34
Marco Rubio said post-war security guarantees for Ukraine would need Russia’s approval and would be crucial to a negotiated settlement. A Ukrainian military intelligence source said Russia is planning attacks on food-industry facilities. A Ukrainian commander said Russian forces are striking bridges and dams to isolate Zaporizhzhia, while Russian firms are seeking data-center capacity abroad.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-10 18:57
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday urged nations to help safeguard shipping from attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. He said the Trump administration’s “pressure and devastation” was working so well that the president had no need for major combat operations.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-10 18:17
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said European allies worry Moscow and Washington could reach a settlement on Ukraine without them. He said the US and Europe share the goals of ending the war and preventing another one. Russian, US and Ukrainian delegations completed the first day of talks in Abu Dhabi; consultations are expected to last two days and focus on security guarantees.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-10 16:31
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to reporters Tuesday as the G7 met in Paris. He said effective economic restrictions meant there was no need to resume major combat operations against Iran. Rubio called US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi “very productive” and said Europeans should join the discussions.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-11-10 16:30
