US EditionMarco Rubio Defends US-Israel Strikes on Iran as Preemptive Self-Defense
Marco Rubio said the U.S. struck Iran first to prevent Israeli attack and Iranian retaliation, with about 9,000 Americans evacuated since the conflict began, officials said.
- On February 28, U.S. and Israeli forces coordinated strikes across Iran, killing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and multiple top leaders, with orders from President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu.
- Rubio told reporters on March 2 that U.S. intelligence indicated Israel planned a strike, prompting preemptive action to limit casualties, saying, `We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action...`.
- Rubio said about 1,500 Americans request help, with about 9,000 already leaving, and we continue to identify flight options, including charter and military flights.
- Closed-Door briefings were convened for congressional leaders shortly after Rubio's remarks, as Capitol Hill lawmakers demanded clarity and debated a war powers resolution; Independent Senator Angus King called the suggestion that U.S. acted for Israeli interests 'very disturbing.'
- The controversy has split MAGA elites and Trump supporters, with the White House pushing back on Tuesday, saying Israel did not force U.S. action, and Trump framing the strikes as preemptive to prevent Iran attacks.
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