Rubio, Marco – War Watch

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Iranian Drone and Missile Barrage Against Kuwait Inflames Regional Tensions
ByVivian Nereim, Leo Sands, Yan Zhuang and Michael Levenson June 3, 2026

One person was killed and dozens were injured at Kuwait’s international airport. Tehran denied it had struck the airport.

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Embargoes and Sanctions | International Trade and World Market | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Rubio, Marco | Ships and Shipping | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United States Central Command | United States Defense and Military Forces | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | Wright, Chris (1965- )

War Games and Warnings on Strait of Hormuz Went Unheeded by Trump
ByMichael Crowley June 2, 2026

Over the past two decades, Iran repeatedly threatened to close down the waterway. President Trump underestimated Iran’s ability to do so.

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Defense and Military Forces | Hezbollah | International Relations | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Lebanon | Netanyahu, Benjamin | Peace Process | Rubio, Marco | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United States | United States Central Command | United States International Relations | United States Navy | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | War and Armed Conflicts

Iran Threatens to Renew Strikes Against U.S. Amid Push for Diplomatic Deal
ByMax Bearak, Erika Solomon, Euan Ward and Michael Levenson May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

The warnings came after U.S. forces struck military sites in Iran. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiations to end the war were continuing.

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Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Rubio, Marco | Strait of Hormuz | United States International Relations | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Rubio Says Details on Iran Nuclear Program Still to Be Negotiated
ByAnton Troianovski May 24, 2026May 24, 2026

The Secretary of State said the United States was prepared to begin those talks if Iran opens the Strait of Hormuz as part of an apparently emerging deal on the war.

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Rubio Says U.S.-India Ties Are Strong, Despite Fury Over Trump’s Actions
ByEdward Wong May 24, 2026May 25, 2026

In New Delhi, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tried to explain why President Trump has pushed aggressive trade and immigration policies affecting India and Indians in the United States.

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Albanese, Francesca P | Embargoes and Sanctions | Gallant, Yoav | International Criminal Court | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) | Israel–Iran War | Netanyahu, Benjamin | Rubio, Marco | State Department | United Nations | United States International Relations

U.N. Official Who Says U.S. Punished Her for Speech Wins a Round in Court
ByEphrat Livni May 21, 2026

The government has appealed a judge’s ruling that it violated the free speech rights of Francesca Albanese, who was sanctioned for speaking out against Israel.

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Caine, John Daniel (1968- ) | Defense Department | Hegseth, Pete | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Middle East | Rubio, Marco | Ships and Shipping | State Department | Strait of Hormuz | Trump, Donald J | United States Defense and Military Forces | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)

Trump and Rubio Insist Iran War Is Over, Even as Missiles Fly During Cease-Fire
ByDavid E. Sanger May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

The White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as President Trump tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him.

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U.S. Fast-Tracks Arms Deals Valued at $8.6 Billion to Mideast Partners
ByAaron Boxerman and Edward Wong May 2, 2026May 2, 2026

The Persian Gulf countries and Israel have faced repeated Iranian attacks during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. The State Department move bypassed congressional review.

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Under Trump, Green Card Seekers Face New Scrutiny for Views on Israel
ByHamed Aleaziz and Nicholas Nehamas April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

In guidance to immigration officers, the administration describes participating in pro-Palestinian protests and criticizing Israel as “overwhelmingly negative” factors.

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Blinken, Antony J | Iran | Iran's nuclear programme | Israel | Israel–Iran War | Kerry, John | Kissinger, Henry A | National Security Council | Rubio, Marco | State Department | Trump, Donald J | United States International Relations | United States Politics and Government | US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) | Witkoff, Steven

Rubio’s Absence From Iran Talks Highlights Stay-at-Home Role
ByMichael Crowley April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

President Trump has outsourced much of his diplomacy to others, while Mr. Rubio focuses on his second job as national security adviser.

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