Marco Rubio
Rubio, eastern Libya General Saddam Haftar discuss unifying country’s military, economy, politics
Discussions between Rubio and Haftar focused on strengthening strategic partnerships and creating conditions for a democratically elected government in Libya.
Democratic House Leader Jeffries says ‘full unclassified briefing’ on US-Iran talks necessary
Witkoff, Rubio brief Congress in first-ever meeting since signing of US-Iran MoU
House urges Trump to halt F-35 sale to Turkey over Israel partnership, Russian intel. concerns
Trump, Rubio praise Iran deal progress, 'Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon'
As US-Lebanon talks continue in Washington, Rubio noted that "the future of Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people through their sovereign, elected government."
From Trump’s strength to Vance’s retreat: Regime change is the only path to peace - opinion
The deal with Ghalibaf does not represent a transformation away from the regime. His function is precisely to offer Washington a “rational” interlocutor through whom the system can rebrand itself
Rubio heads to Gulf to sell Iran deal amid regional concerns
Gulf Arab leaders are expected to press Marco Rubio over a draft Iran agreement they fear could reshape regional security and boost Tehran’s power.
Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain to sell a preliminary Iran accord to Gulf allies, amid concerns over a proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund for Tehran.
Ceasefire talks paused after Iran shutters strait, Vance delays trip to Switzerland - report
Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry announced that the talks will begin on Sunday and will be attended by delegations from the US and Iran, as well as mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.
Lebanon-Israel talks to resume next week in Washington, State Department says
Israel’s ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, stated that Israel “remains fully committed to an immediate ceasefire,” in a post on X/Twitter.
Editor's Notes: Israel just met the America that comes after Trump - comment
Here is a bet you can hold me to. The respect from the US lasts. The protection that used to come with it does not, and it gets tested before the year is out, probably in Lebanon.
Iran unwilling to make nuclear concessions, CIA director warns, citing US intel - report
According to Axios, US President Donald Trump was among the officials warned in a series of meetings leading up to Trump's announcement of a deal between Washington and Tehran.
China blasts US and Taiwan statements on 37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square military crackdown
Rubio said on Wednesday that Beijing's censorship could not erase memories of the military assault.
US presses Israel to avoid striking Beirut as talks with Lebanon enter second day in DC - analysis
The meetings in Washington between the US, Israel, and Lebanon are important, but it remains to be seen what concrete changes can emerge.