Rubio says no need for major combat operations against Iran given US economic campaign
Verified: 2 outlets in 2 countries have reported this story since Nov 10.
By Simon Lewis and Humeyra Pamuk PARIS, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that he told G7 allies the US economic sanctions and naval blockade are working so well that President Donald Trump does not need to conduct major combat operations against Iran. Speaking to reporters in Paris after two days of meetings with G7 allies, Rubio repeatedly pushed back on the assertion that not returning to military action would amount to a stalemate or status quo.
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