Marco Rubio

Vows to dismantle court

Trump administration sanctions entire ICC

Trump administration imposes sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court, targeting its operations over prosecutions involving Americans and Israelis.

What Washington keeps getting wrong about Iran

America has made the same dangerous mistake about Iran for nearly 50 years. Only Marco Rubio seems to get it. Opinion.

US judge rules: Ramallah-born mosque leader can be deported

US immigration judge rules Ramallah-born Milwaukee mosque leader Salah Sarsour can be deported on foreign policy grounds; Sarsour plans to appeal.

Due to Iran cooperation

Rubio releases $320 million in Egypt military aid

Secretary of State Marco Rubio waives a hold on $320 million in US military aid to Egypt, citing Cairo’s security cooperation and role in Iran diplomacy.

Lebanese PM meets Rubio, urges implementation of Israel deal

Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam urges implementation of the Israel framework, including an Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament, during talks with Rubio.

Where’s Marco?

Theories abound as to why Rubio has virtually vanished from center stage. Opinion.

Report:

White House blocked statement on UK's Judea and Samaria sanctions

Reuters reports a draft statement condemning UK, France and Canada over trade restrictions on Israeli communities was blocked by the White House.

Rubio

'Iran is fundamentally misreading the American political system'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Tehran may believe a Democratic victory in the midterm elections will constrain President Trump: "The President has extraordinary powers."

Report:

Rubio says he has no plans to run in 2028

Marco Rubio says he has no plans to run for president in 2028, while leaving open a future bid as JD Vance emerges as a leading contender.

Report:

Trump aides warn Iran war could last through end of his term

Senior Trump advisers have privately warned the Iran war could continue until 2029, despite his public assurances that the conflict will end soon, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Rubio:

'Iran will continue to pay price for attacks on US ships'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran will face further consequences for attacks on US ships as Washington maintains economic pressure on Tehran.

Rubio warns Iran:

'Every time they attack US ships, they will lose tankers'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Iran that Washington will retaliate for every attempted attack on US assets amid escalating regional tensions.

Rubio:

'Iran will never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon'

Speaking to Fox News, Secretary of State says Iran will never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, while warning the US will keep targeting threats to shipping and its forces.

Report:

Rubio says US not planning new Iran strikes 'for the time being'

Axios reports Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told allies the US is not planning new Iran strikes for now, as Washington intensifies sanctions and economic pressure.

Netanyahu praises

US sanctions ICC president and senior lawyer

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. Netanyahu: The ICC has become a kangaroo court.

Rubio

'Progress made on opening Strait of Hormuz, nothing final yet'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the immediate focus is ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that the ultimate objective remains preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Rubio: Iran 'begging' for a deal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran 'begging' to negotiate but keeps changing its position.

Rubio backs Lebanon’s 'move towards peace' in summit with Aoun

US Secretary of State praises Lebanese President’s peace efforts and push to disarm Hezbollah during a historic Washington summit.

Sec. Rubio explains:

Why the US is dismantling the ICC

In a State Department essay, Rubio says the court seeks to override US courts and target soldiers, agents and elected leaders abroad.

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US administration backs Israel's continued presence in Lebanon

The Wall Street Journal reports the US is linking any Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon to Hezbollah’s full disarmament and LAF deployment.

Gulf ministers demand:

Curbs on Iran's drones, missiles, and proxies

Gulf foreign ministers, alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, say that regional peace requires neutralizing Iran's drones, missiles, and proxy forces.

Rubio warns Iran:

US wants a 'Real Deal' or Trump has options

Marco Rubio addressed Iran talks, Lebanon security, and Israel’s position, saying Washington seeks agreements that protect allies and ensure compliance.

In call with Lebanese Pres.

Rubio urges Hezbollah disarmament

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun speak ahead of upcoming Washington peace talks between Israel and Lebanon.

Rubio to Congress

'Consequences to action were known, Iranian nuke would be worse'

US Secretary of State praises Israel's restraint in the face of Hezbollah ceasefire violations and attacks, defends Iran war, in address to Congress.

Israel-Lebanon talks

Rubio speaks to President Aoun amid Pentagon defense talks

US Secretary of State speaks to Lebanon's president, denounces Hezbollah’s attempts to derail US-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon.

Group demands US action over Ireland's 'settlement goods' ban

Shurat HaDin petitions US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to intervene against Ireland's economic warfare on Israel.

Rubio slams Hezbollah

'Plotting to drag Lebanon into chaos and destruction'

US Secretary of State condemns Hezbollah's attempts to overthrow the Lebanese government.

Rubio hints

'Good news on Iran coming soon'

Rubio addresses negotiations with Iran, noting progress in cooperation with Gulf States, stressing Trump's commitment to ensuring Iran never gets a nuclear weapon.

Rubio:

'Optimistic on Iran, but we have other options'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio notes progress with Iran but warns "other options" remain ready.

Rubio and Qatari PM meet in Miami to discuss Iran deal

Secretary of State Rubio meets Qatar’s PM in Miami, as the Qataris mediate between the US and Iran to negotiate a memo ending the war.

Rubio:

US expects to receive Iranian answer to offer today

Secretary of State Rubio warns Iran against controlling international waterways as Washington awaits Tehran’s response on negotiations.

Rubio declares:

'Operation Epic Fury is over'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Operation Epic Fury ended after Iran's nuclear shield has been dismantled, explains the focus now shifts to Project Freedom.

Rubio

'Goal of Project Freedom is to rescue 23,000 sailors'

Secretary of State Rubio holds White House Press briefing on the conflict with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, accuses Iran of piracy and holding tens of thousands of civilian sailors hostage.

Rubio:

'Iran cannot decide who uses Strait of Hormuz'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US rejects Iran’s offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under conditions, calling it an unlawful bid for control.

1st time in 43 years

Direct talks between Israel, Lebanon begin

Representatives from Israel and Lebanon have begun talks in Washington for the first time in more than four decades.

Historic meeting in Washington

Lebanese and US envoys to meet face-to-face

US-mediated talks in Washington aim to launch direct Israel-Lebanon dialogue, as deep divisions persist over ceasefire demands and Hezbollah.

Rubio to join direct Israel-Lebanon talks at State Department

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will take part in direct talks between Israel and Lebanon on Tuesday at the State Department.

US moves against Iranians linked to hostage crisis propagandist

Three Iranian nationals were detained after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their residency over ties to figures linked to the 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis.

Following Rubio's decision:

Relatives of Qasem Soleimani arrested by federal agents

Secretary Rubio revokes green cards of foreign nationals with ties to Iranian terror regime

Rubio:

'End of Iran war is near, but not today or tomorrow'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells Fox News that the end of the war in Iran is approaching, though not immediately. He states the US is on or ahead of schedule in achieving its four war objectives.

Rubio:

'US on track to crush Iran’s military in weeks'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells ABC the US is ahead of schedule destroying Iran’s air force, navy, missile capabilities and weapons factories, aiming to finish in weeks.

Rubio:

'War with Iran will end in weeks, not months'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio states that America is ahead of schedule in its military operation against Iran and will achieve all objectives without deploying ground troops.

Drones above US Secretary of State and Secretary of War

Unidentified UAVs seen flying above military base where US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth live, Washington Post reports.

Trump:

Cuba is next

In an interview with CNN, President Donald Trump stated that 'Cuba will fall soon.'

Rubio clarifies:

'US was not dragged into war with Iran'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarifies remarks about the Iran war, saying US was not dragged by Israel into the conflict and that President Trump ordered strikes after concluding diplomacy would fail.

Rubio on Iran:

'The hardest hits are yet to come'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns US military strikes against Iran will intensify, aiming to destroy Tehran’s missile and naval capabilities. He stresses the importance of action to prevent Iran from becoming untouchable.

Rubio to visit Israel amid growing tensions with Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Israel from March 2-3 to discuss regional issues, including Iran, Lebanon, and Trump's 20-Point Peace Plan for Gaza.

Rubio:

'Iran poses grave danger to the US, beyond its nuclear ambitions'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran poses a grave threat beyond its nuclear program, citing ballistic missiles and naval capabilities ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva.

Rubio to visit Israel February 28 for Iran talks with Netanyahu

US Secretary of State will visit Israel on February 28 to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu and discuss the Iranian threat as US regional forces prepare for full deployment by mid-March.

Rubio’s Munich Speech: A reawakening of the West

Rubio named what many have sensed but few have articulated with such economy: that the West, in mistaking the end of one ideological contest, the fall of Communism, for the end of history itself, disarmed its own civilizational defenses. Opinion.

Rubio:

'Trump would meet ayatollah, but Iran can’t have nuclear weapons'

Secretary of State Rubio says Trump is open to meeting Iran’s leader but insists Tehran will never obtain nuclear weapons, as the US boosts forces and pursues a potential deal.

Rubio:

'Trump ready to meet anyone, including Iran'

Rubio says Trump is ready to meet “anyone," including Iran, but stresses any talks must address missiles, terror sponsorship, nuclear activity, and human rights.

Rubio

'No one knows who will rule Iran after Khamenei'

US Secretary of State updates Senate on the 'massive armada' that President Trump was headed toward Iran.

Report:

The tense conversation between Netanyahu and Rubio

According to Channel 12, the Israeli Prime Minister phoned the US Secretary of State to air complaints about the Gaza Executive Board; however, Rubio refused to budge.

US designates Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist orgs

Secretary Rubio announces that the Lebanese, Jordanian, and Egyptian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood are being designated under Trump's executive order.

Trump: We will run Venezuela until a safe transition can be made

At Florida press conference, US President Donald Trump speaks about the capture of Venezuela's first couple, says US will control Venezuela for the foreseeable future.

Family of Ran Gvili meets Trump team

Gvili family meets with Witkoff, Kushner, and Rubio ahead of President Trump meeting; Officials say bringing Ran home is President Trump’s top priority.

Rubio:

'No peace if Hamas retains the ability to attack Israel'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns Hamas must fully disarm to ensure peace, as Washington seeks partners for Gaza stabilization and urges Lebanese control over Hezbollah.

'ICC is a political tool'

Netanyahu’s office backs US sanctions on ICC judges

Israel’s government welcomes US sanctions on two ICC judges, calling the court biased and politically motivated in its prosecution efforts against Israel.

Rubio announces sanctions on two ICC judges

US imposes sanctions on Georgian judge Gocha Lordkipanidze and Mongolian judge Erdenebalsuren Damdin in response to their support for the efforts to arrest Israeli officials.