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27 Mar 2026, 18:15

Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, announced after the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in France that Washington expects operations against the Islamic Republic to conclude in "a few weeks, not a few months." He stated, "We have specific goals and are very confident that we are on the verge of achieving them."

Rubio also warned that the Islamic Republic may seek to establish a toll system for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. In response to a question about the possibility of a U.S. ground attack, he emphasized, "We can achieve all our objectives, but we are always ready to provide more options to the President to make decisions in the event of new circumstances."
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Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, said on the sidelines of the G7 meeting that ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open for shipping, even after the U.S. achieves its military objectives in Iran, will be an "immediate challenge." Rubio mentioned that the Islamic Republic might attempt to impose tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz; a move he said could cause significant economic damage to many countries around the world. The U.S. Secretary of State added that the United States will seek international cooperation to formulate a plan aimed at keeping this strategic passage open after the conflicts end. Rubio commented on the potential restriction of traffic in this strait, saying, "This is not only illegal but also unacceptable. This action is dangerous for the world, and it is important for the world to have a plan."
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Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, in response to a question about sending more American troops to the region, stated that the United States can achieve its objectives in Iran without deploying ground forces. Rubio said, "I will not discuss military tactics," but emphasized that most of the U.S. objectives in Iran are "ahead of schedule," adding, "We can achieve these goals without any ground forces." In response to a question about the potential role of forces, aside from a ground invasion, he said Donald Trump "must be prepared for various scenarios," and American forces are available to provide the President with the most options and adaptability to potential circumstances. According to reports, thousands of American troops are being deployed to the region, with at least one thousand of them from the 82nd Airborne Division.
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Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, stated that the Iranian government "has spent the country's wealth on supporting terrorism and building missiles and drones," and the people of Iran "deserve a much better situation." He emphasized the continued pressure on the Islamic Republic, stating, "When our work is completed in the coming weeks, Iran will be weaker than at any time in its recent history." Rubio also warned that the Islamic Republic obtaining nuclear weapons would be "sheer madness," stating that this government has been a threat to the region and the world for the past 47 years and has sought to target Americans. The U.S. Secretary of State added that even with its current capabilities, the Islamic Republic "attacks embassies, targets civilians, and attacks its neighbors," stressing that such a government must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons.
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