US-Iran War: Rubio Addresses Iran War Risk, US and Israel Target Iran

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the intensifying conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, defending recent and ongoing airstrikes as necessary to counter what the administration calls an imminent threat. Rubio said Washington believed a planned Israeli attack on Iran would trigger retaliation against American forces, prompting pre‑emptive U.S. action to reduce casualties and degrade Iran’s missile and drone capabilities. His remarks come amid heightened tensions spanning the Gulf region, with Iranian retaliatory strikes reported against U.S. diplomatic missions and allied targets, drawing global concern over further escalation.