Rubio Explains Why US Holds Off on Major Military Operation in Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G7 allies that economic sanctions and a naval blockade against Iran are so effective that President Donald Trump sees no need for a large-scale military operation there. He made the statement to journalists in Paris on November 10. Rubio said the economic pressure on Iran is extraordinary and intensifying daily, adding that Trump has received information from regional Middle East allies confirming this assessment. The remarks follow Trump's earlier decision to refrain from new military strikes after appeals from regional countries, including Qatar's prime minister. On November 6, US forces conducted limited strikes targeting Iran's air defense system. Rubio's comments suggest the administration prefers sustained economic coercion over expanded military action for now.