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Marco Rubio

Marco Rubio

United States Secretary of State

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United States Secretary of State (2025–)

Offices
  • United States Secretary of State2025-01-21–presentPreceded by: Antony Blinken
  • United States National Security Advisor2025-05-01–presentPreceded by: Mike Waltz

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Portrait: U.S. Department of State · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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  • Marco Rubio
    Report: Rubio says US not expected to launch new strikes on Iran

    The United States appears to be changing its approach to Iran, with no further strikes expected for now. Washington is seeking to pressure Tehran into a deal through economic measures and a naval blockade. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly told allied foreign ministers that sanctions and maritime pressure would be the focus.

    TTRT World 2026-08-26 12:31

  • Marco Rubio
    Rubio: US-Iran Talks on Strait of Hormuz Make Progress, Denuclearization Is ‘Ultimate Goal’

    US Secretary of State Rubio says negotiations with Iran concerning the Strait of Hormuz have made progress. He stresses that denuclearization remains the “ultimate goal.” Congressman McCaul says he is confident President Trump will soon send a $14 billion arms-sale package for Taiwan to Congress. Japan’s 2026 defense white paper again describes China’s military development as the biggest strategic challenge and says the US-Japan alliance is indispensable to Japan’s security. The Russia-Ukraine war is also escalating, while the United States restructures security assistance to Ukraine.

    VVOA Chinese 2026-08-04 21:16

  • Marco Rubio
    Rubio: Progress made toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says negotiations aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz have made progress. His statement points to movement in talks over restoring access through the strategic waterway.

    AAl Jazeera 2026-08-04 18:27

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WorldRubio backs blockade, Vance wants a deal: Is Trump’s team split on Iran war?

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.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-11 14:10

Rubio backs blockade, Vance wants a deal: Is Trump’s team split on Iran war?
Rubio backs blockade, Vance wants a deal: Is Trump’s team split on Iran war?

WorldRubio urges nations to help protect shipping from attacks in the Strait of Hormuz

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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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-10 18:17

Rubio urges nations to help protect shipping from attacks in the Strait of Hormuz
Rubio urges nations to help protect shipping from attacks in the Strait of Hormuz

PoliticsTrump and Rubio defend Hegseth as impeachment bid nears

Trump has attacked efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the US war on Iran, saying he has “won two wars.” Republican Thomas Massie filed eight impeachment charges, while Hegseth dismissed the threat ahead of a possible House vote this week.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 23:47

Trump and Rubio defend Hegseth as impeachment bid nears
Trump and Rubio defend Hegseth as impeachment bid nears

WorldTrump says US has ‘won’ Iran war as Rubio reports no progress in talks

Trump said renewed US strikes were unlikely unless Tehran failed to reach a deal. The US had struck Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said Washington must end sanctions and the blockade before talks, while Rubio said negotiations had made no progress.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-09 10:42

Trump says US has ‘won’ Iran war as Rubio reports no progress in talks

WorldIran calls its demands lawful after Rubio rejects them as unacceptable

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei called Tehran’s demands of Washington logical and lawful, after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said they were unacceptable. Baghaei said Iran wants Washington to lift sanctions, end the naval blockade and stop the war before talks begin; Tehran’s two-day plan says Hormuz security would be restored within two days if its demands are met.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-09 09:17

Iran calls its demands lawful after Rubio rejects them as unacceptable

WorldOil transit through Strait of Hormuz reaches nearly 80% of February levels, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Greece’s Kathimerini that oil shipments along the southern route through the Strait of Hormuz have reached nearly 80% of pre-war levels. He said Iran is the only country unable to ship oil regularly from the Middle East, with its supplies blocked or halted by the blockade.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-08 12:08

Oil transit through Strait of Hormuz reaches nearly 80% of February levels, Rubio says

WorldVOA Focus: Final U.S. troops to leave Iraq as Rubio congratulates Chinese people

The program highlights President Trump’s announcement that the last U.S. troops will leave Iraq and that Washington and Baghdad will establish a new “bilateral defense relationship.” It also reports that F-35 parts allegedly fell into Chinese hands, Rubio’s National Day congratulations to China, World War II references at a U.S.-China summit, a U.N. dispute between China and Japan over the “enemy state clauses,” Boeing’s sixth-generation fighter contract with the U.S. Navy, and an attack on a Dubai-Israel flight described by an Israeli official as a foiled “terrorist attack.”

U.S. withdrawal from IraqU.S.-China relationsF-35 partsIsrael-bound flight attack

VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-30 20:45

VOA Focus: Final U.S. troops to leave Iraq as Rubio congratulates Chinese people
VOA Focus: Final U.S. troops to leave Iraq as Rubio congratulates Chinese people
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WorldIran live updates: Saudi foreign minister arrives in US for Rubio talks

President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28. Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister has arrived in the United States for talks with Rubio.

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★★★2026-09-28 08:09

Iran live updates: Saudi foreign minister arrives in US for Rubio talks
Iran live updates: Saudi foreign minister arrives in US for Rubio talks
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