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Rubio says Trump's war against Iran not 'necessarily popular' but needed to stop a nuclear threat

The Hindu Nov 09, 2026 at 06:52 AM IST World
Rubio says Trump's war against Iran not...

AI summary

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the U.S. war against Iran as a necessary measure to prevent nuclear proliferation, despite its unpopularity contributing to Republican election losses. He acknowledged diplomatic stalemates while Trump warned of potential renewed strikes if negotiations fail.

Key takeaways

  • Rubio defended the Iran war as necessary despite its unpopularity.
  • The conflict's economic impact helped Democrats win congressional control.
  • Rubio and Vance publicly disagreed on the war's political consequences.
  • Trump threatened to strike infrastructure if diplomatic talks collapse.
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