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 the seriousness of these threats, comparing them to historical conflicts from decades past, and noted that such behavior is not normal (ClashReport).
Rubio further elaborated that the Iranian regime is essentially warning that they will destroy the energy infrastructure of the entire region unless their demands are met. He remarked on Iran's long history of regional aggression, stating, "Iran has been waging war against its neighbors in the region since 1979" (ClashReport). While he acknowledged the potential for military action if necessary, he expressed a preference for peaceful resolutions (ClashReport).
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- 31 Oct 2026, 16:31 UTC
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