U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently addressed Israel's actions against Iran, confirming that Israel conducted a unilateral action with no direct involvement from Washington. Rubio stated, "We are not participating in attacks against Iran, and our main priority is to protect U.S. forces in the region,". He warned Tehran against targeting U.S. interests or personnel, emphasizing, "Let me be clear: Iran must not attack U.S. interests or personnel," said Rubio. He reiterated the United States' commitment to safeguarding its forces in the Middle East, noting that President Trump and his administration had implemented necessary measures to ensure this protection.
Israel informed the United States that the action against Iran was motivated by self-defense needs due to ongoing aggression from the Iranian regime and perceived threats from Iran's nuclear program. The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced it had initiated a preventive attack targeting military and nuclear sites in Iran, describing the assault as an effort to neutralize an imminent threat stemming from Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
