Marco Rubio
US agents arrest niece, grand niece of Iran's Qasem Soleimani after Rubio revoked green cards
"Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter are now in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement," the State Department said in a statement after Rubio revoked their green cards.
War with Iran was Trump's 'last best chance' to avoid a nuclear Islamic regime, Rubio says
'JD or Marco?’: Iran war raises 2028 stakes as Trump weighs Vance vs. Rubio
Rubio says US can achieve Iran objectives without ground troops
Pakistan says US-Iran backchannel talks continue despite Tehran rejecting 15-point plan
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Dar said Pakistan remains fully committed to promoting peace and is making all possible efforts to ensure stability in the region and beyond
Rubio holds call with Iraqi Kurdish leader, State Department says
The war in Iran has raised oil prices and shaken global markets.
Trump announces ten-day halt to strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, claims talks are ongoing
“We’ll see if we can make the right deal. We’ll see if they want to do it,” he said. “In the meantime, we’ll just keep blowing them away unimpeded.”
G7 foreign ministers meet in France amid Iran, Ukraine wars, economic strain, US policy unease
The two-day gathering at the restored 12th-century Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, about 40 km (25 miles) southwest of Paris, brings together ministers from the G7.
Argentina assumes presidency of IHRA, commits to fighting antisemitism
This marks the first time in its history that IHRA is crossing the equator; it is also the first time a South American country has taken on this responsibility.
Drones spotted over base where Rubio, Hegseth live, raising security concerns - report
Multiple drones were spotted in a single night in the last 10 days, as security concerns for overseas diplomatic posts and domestic bases increase, according to a report by The Washington Post.
US urges allies to label Iran’s IRGC, Hezbollah as terrorist groups amid Middle East tensions
The Trump administration is attempting to rally reluctant allies - many of whom were not briefed ahead of the US-Israeli air war that started two weeks ago - to support its military operation.
Rubio designates Jewish Iranian American Kamran Hekmati as wrongfully detained by Iran, cousin says
"This designation is an official recognition by the US Government that Kamran is being held on false charges in an effort by the Iranians to leverage the US Government," Shohreh Nowfar said.
US designates Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as global terrorist group
The Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood uses unrestrained violence against civilians to undermine efforts to resolve the conflict in Sudan and advance its violent Islamist ideology,” the statement read.
Iraq under pressure to curb Iran-backed militias after Rubio call - analysis
Iraq is now at a crossroads. Iran is increasingly turning Iraq into a battlefield. Iraq appears unwilling to rein in the militias in Iraq. Iraqis know the situation is dire.
