Rubio rules out major US military operation against Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ruled out a major military operation against Iran on Tuesday, echoing President Donald Trump's remarks about "positive momentum" in negotiations to end over eight months of war. The shift in tone comes a week after threats of new strikes from the US and Israel, following the Republican Party's recent electoral defeat. Speaking at a G7 meeting in Paris, Rubio said no "major combat operations" are needed now, citing the "devastating" economic pressure campaign against Iran. Trump said Monday that Iran is "militarily finished" and the US is "just maintaining the status quo," though Britain warned against a "neither war nor peace" impasse. Iran dismissed Trump's comments, reiterating seven conditions including lifting sanctions and ending the blockade, while oil prices fell below $90 per barrel.