US Will Hold Off on Iran Strikes 'for Now,' Rubio Says, IDF Strikes Southern Lebanon
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio told allied counterparts the United States is not expected "for now" to initiate new strikes on Iran, shifting focus to sanctions and a naval blockade.
- Administration officials report that clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz and increased oil tanker traffic have significantly reduced Iran's bargaining power, weakening Tehran's negotiating position.
- Rubio clarified that Washington is not planning to return to large-scale combat at this stage, though the United States would not rule out strikes if Iran attacks first.
- Israeli officials warned the BoP on Sunday that Israel would escalate activity in the Gaza Strip if kite attacks were not halted within 72 hours, an Israeli official told The Jerusalem Post.
- Another American official confirmed this policy of restraint is expected to remain in place at least until after the midterm elections, while regional clashes continue in Lebanon and Gaza.
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US will hold off on Iran strikes 'for now,' Rubio says, IDF strikes southern Lebanon
Gulf countries reportedly export oil despite Iranian blockade of Hormuz • Five killed in Gaza strikes, Palestinian media claims • Strait of Hormuz cleared of mines by US, official tells 'Post'
Marco Rubio told allied foreign ministers that the US is not currently preparing for a new attack on Iran, signaling that Washington will focus on sanctions, naval pressure, and the Strait of Hormuz oil crossing rather than escalating military action.
No new Iran strikes for now, Rubio tells allies as US tightens economic pressure
Marco Rubio told allied foreign ministers the United States does not currently expect fresh strikes on Iran and will instead intensify sanctions and maritime pressure. The shift underlines Washington's effort to squeeze Tehran economically while keeping the military option open if Iran attacks first.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a statement in conversation with Washington's allies, writing Axios.
The US Secretary of State did not rule out the possibility of attacks if Tehran attacks first, Axios reports.
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