Marco Rubio on Iran: We live in a world in which a country is openly saying 'We will blow up commercial ships'
IranOn October 31, 2026, Marco Rubio addressed concerns regarding Iran's recent threats to commercial shipping, stating, "We live in a world in which a country is openly saying 'We will blow up commercial ships'". He emphasized that such behavior is abnormal and reminiscent of conflicts from decades past, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. Rubio noted that Iran has been engaged in aggressive actions against its neighbors since 1979, indicating a long-standing pattern of hostility.
Rubio also mentioned that if military action were necessary, the U.S. would have the capability to respond, but he expressed a preference for peaceful resolutions. He reiterated the urgency of addressing Iran's threats to regional energy infrastructure, which he described as a significant concern for global stability. These statements were reported by ClashReport at 16:43 UTC on the same day.
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- 31 Oct 2026, 16:43 UTC
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