
Rubio says economic pain inflicted on Iran makes military action unnecessary
Middle East Eye published this report 02:35 UTC, 14 November 2026.

Middle East Eye published this report 02:35 UTC, 14 November 2026.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said further US military action against Iran is unnecessary, according to reports published on November 14. Idaho State Journal and Middle East Eye attributed his position to the economic pressure on Iran; Qatar Tribune said Rubio was echoing remarks by President Donald Trump. The reports do not give details of any new military decision or specify what economic measures Rubio referred to.
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