Rubio: No major combat operations on Iran needed for now

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told journalists that there is no need for major combat operations against Iran at this point because the maritime blockade and the economic…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told journalists that there is no need for major combat operations against Iran at this point because the maritime blockade and the economic sanctions have been working so effectively.

Rubio made the comment after attending the Group of Seven Foreign Ministers' Meeting in France on Tuesday. He reported that the blockade and the sanctions are devastating Iran's economy. He also noted that he had informed the G7 members of this US position. He stressed that Washington intends to continue to increase the economic pressure.

Regarding diplomatic negotiations with Iran, Rubio said: "I think Iran would love a deal. The problem is the conditions they continue to place are absurd." But he suggested that the situation could change.

Rubio also suggested that the US is not ruling out the use of military force. He noted that if Tehran does "certain things that should not happen," the US military will be "ready to address" them.

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