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In an exclusive Al Jazeera interview, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Strait of Hormuz will reopen one way or another after the war and warns Iran of real consequences if it continues to block the strait, signaling U.S. opposition to Tehran's claims.
Zelensky said, as he understands it, U.S. security guarantees for Kyiv would be provided only after Ukraine withdraws from Donbas, effectively linking guarantees to the war’s end. Rubio countered by calling that a lie. Zelensky clarified that the question is when guarantees are given, not when they come into force, and reaffirmed Kyiv’s wish for pre‑ceasefire guarantees while acknowledging the U.S. stance that guarantees would come after hostilities end. The exchange underscored stalled peace talks and divergent positions: Russia demands Donbas withdrawal, the U.S. seeks an end to the war before guarantees, and Kyiv seeks guarantees before a ceasefire.
At CPAC 2026 in Grapevine, Texas, JD Vance won the conference straw poll for the 2028 GOP nomination with 53% of votes, edging Marco Rubio at 35%. The non-scientific poll, which drew about 1,600 attendees, occurred without Trump, highlighting a budding intra‑party contest over the post‑Trump path. Rubio remains a leading figure in diplomacy and foreign policy for the administration, while Vance’s hawkish past and personal backstory keep him a strong Carson-like contender; some younger conservatives leaned toward Rubio, signaling shifting but unsettled dynamics as the GOP maps its future.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denied Zelenskyy’s claim that the US pressed Ukraine to cede land to Russia as part of a security deal, a remark Zelenskyy made during discussions with allies at a G7 foreign ministers’ meeting.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels to France for the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting to press skeptical allies to back a confrontation with Iran, a push framed against a backdrop of President Trump’s insults toward U.S. partners.
Sen. Marco Rubio testified in a federal case against his longtime friend David Rivera, alleging Rivera acted as an unregistered foreign agent in a $50 million Venezuela-related deal with CITGO. Rubio described Rivera’s 2017 meetings about a potential Maduro exit and questioned whether Rivera was advancing Maduro’s interests or secretly pushing for his departure, highlighting the broader effort by Venezuela to normalize ties with the U.S. through money and influence.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified in a Miami federal case involving former Rep. David Rivera, who is accused of money laundering and secretly lobbying for Venezuela. Rubio described Rivera as a vociferous anti-communist voice and testified about 2017 talks on a transition that could oust Nicolás Maduro, amid prosecutors’ claims Rivera’s firm secured a $50 million contract with a Venezuelan state oil subsidiary to influence U.S. policy. Rubio said he did not know about the contract, and the proceedings unfold as Venezuela, Iran and Cuba feature in broader geopolitical tensions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified in the trial of ex-congressman David Rivera, who is accused of secretly lobbying for Maduro’s Venezuela to ease sanctions; Rivera and co-defendant Esther Nuhfer allegedly earned a $50 million contract from a PDVSA subsidiary to influence Rubio and other officials. Rubio, who says he has not been involved, noted their long friendship but denied any role in the scheme. The case marks the first time a current cabinet member testified in a U.S. criminal trial since 1983.
Sen. Marco Rubio says Cuba’s centralized economy can’t be fixed and that the island’s reforms are not dramatic enough, while the Trump administration intensifies pressure with sanctions and an oil embargo. Cuba signals limited reforms and seeks foreign investment amid electricity shortages, protests, and mounting economic strain, as Washington exchanges talk with Havana but offers few details.
Sen. Marco Rubio argues that the United States was compelled into a conflict with Iran by Israel’s actions, saying Netanyahu’s decisions effectively boxed Washington into a pre-emptive strike to prevent higher American casualties, reflecting deep concerns about Israel’s influence on U.S. war policy.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Trump administration will roll out a plan on Tuesday to curb rising oil prices triggered by U.S. strikes on Iran, with Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent carrying out phased measures starting tomorrow to mitigate price spikes as Iran threatens shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for about 20% of global crude and gas shipments; oil futures rose as lawmakers were briefed.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's suggestion that Israel's actions against Iran helped trigger the U.S. strike exposed a rift within the MAGA movement over the war. While Trump officials say the Iran strikes were driven by Tehran's behavior, Rubio's comments underscore perceived Israeli influence and coordination with the U.S., fueling debate among Trump allies, with Netanyahu's role, media pundits, and pro- and anti-war voices weighing in on the administration's messaging and strategy.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled that a more punitive phase of the U.S. campaign against Iran is forthcoming as administration officials brief Congress about the operation; Democrats push for votes to constrain presidential authority, and the Gang of Eight along with broader all-Congress briefings are set to discuss the legal and strategic dimensions amid questions about imminent threats and the ongoing conflict.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Israel March 2–3 to focus on Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza policy, as Washington pursues a new nuclear deal with Tehran; President Trump publicly pressurizes Iran over its enrichment demands and signals possible military action, while indirect talks continue in Europe ahead of a fresh round in Austria, underscoring heightened tensions in the Middle East.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio circulated a memo telling Chiefs of Mission to avoid public comments that could inflame regional audiences or derail Iran negotiations, a move seen as a rebuke of Mike Huckabee after his Tucker Carlson remarks; talks in Geneva with US envoys to push Iran to dismantle enrichment sites and accept a permanent agreement appeared largely unsuccessful, with Rubio also planning a trip to Israel.