US sanctions inflicting 'extraordinary economic pain' on Iran, no need for major combat ops: Rubio
Rubio said Trump had “concluded” there was no need to resume military action, adding that America's objective was being achieved “by economic means.” | World News
In Paris on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told allied officials that sanctions and a naval blockade were working well enough that President Donald Trump did not need major combat operations against Iran, The Straits Times reported. Xinhua also reported Rubio’s view that major military action was unnecessary. Hindustan Times said Rubio described the sanctions as causing “extraordinary economic pain” and said US objectives were being achieved through economic means. The reports do not describe specific next steps or give details of the blockade.
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