Rubio: Trump prefers peaceful end to Iran war as both sides ready strikes

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump prefers to end the war with Iran peacefully and diplomatically, though he has not ruled out military action if necessary. Rubio stated Trump has "incredible confidence" in U.S. military capabilities but would prefer a peaceful resolution, as reports indicate both sides are preparing for potential renewed strikes after the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered armed forces to respond to any threat with immediate, geographically unrestricted action. Trump told Right Side Broadcasting Network the conflict will end "very soon, one way or the other," either through a deal or by ending it. Iran's foreign ministry designated the U.K.'s Military Intelligence Services as a hostile group, accusing London of supporting terrorist organizations and allowing U.S. access to British bases for strikes.