US Weighs Iran Strike Options as Rubio Backs Diplomacy

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that President Donald Trump has not decided on further strikes against Iran amid stalled peace talks, while noting military objectives could be achieved if sought. Rubio spoke at a G20 foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta. Rubio criticized Tehran for "actively and openly" targeting commercial vessels but expressed Trump's preference for a diplomatic solution to end the war, without committing to a timeline for negotiations. He said no announcement on military action was forthcoming and that any decision would not be taken lightly. Iran's supreme leader warned the US and Israel against new attacks following threats of resumed strikes after Tuesday's US midterm elections. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged a diplomatic solution, saying escalation benefits no one.


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