Rubio: No Large-Scale Military Action Needed in Iran as Sanctions Achieve U.S. Goals

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday there is currently "no need" to resume large-scale military operations against Iran, asserting that Washington is achieving its goals through economic sanctions and a naval blockade. Rubio stated President Donald Trump concluded military action is unnecessary because the economic pressure campaign is effectively damaging Iran's regime. He dismissed Tehran's seven conditions for ending the conflict as "unrealistic," while warning that U.S. forces remain ready to respond if Iran crosses certain red lines. Trump separately told reporters Monday that the conflict with Iran is "effectively over" militarily, though he reiterated commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Qatar's prime minister met with U.S. leaders to discuss a potential agreement, while Iran offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if its demands, including lifting the blockade and unfreezing assets, are met.