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Marco Rubio Reportedly Tells Allies That U.S. Won't Strike Iran 'For The Time Being' And Focus On Economic Pressure

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told allies that the U.S. is not expected to carry out new strikes against Iran "for the time being." (Credit: Getty Images)

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told allies that the U.S. is not expected to carry out new strikes against Iran "for the time being" as the Trump administration focuses on economic pressure against Tehran.

Citing a U.S. official familiar with the matter, Axios detailed that Rubio told counterparts that a return to major combat operations is not being considered but can't be ruled out either, especially if Iran strikes first.

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