Rubio: Trump Has Not Decided on Further Iran Strikes Before Midterms
Secretary of State Marco Rubio states President Trump has not decided on additional Iran strikes, noting no new military action is likely before the midterms.
POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C., USA — President Donald Trump has not yet determined whether to execute further military strikes against Iran, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Rubio made the clarification on Saturday, indicating that while additional attacks on Iran remain a possibility, the President has not finalized a decision on this course of action.
This statement comes as the United States engages in productive negotiations with Iran, with officials suggesting that no new military action is imminent.
The diplomatic situation has been tense, with reports indicating that Secretary Rubio ordered the Iranian delegation to leave New York earlier in the weekend after talks stalled.
Despite the stalled negotiations, the administration has emphasized that any escalation is unlikely to occur immediately, particularly with the midterm elections approaching.
Earlier reports suggested the U.S. was ready to hit Iran’s nuclear program, but current administration messaging focuses on the lack of a definitive immediate decision for fresh strikes.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
