As US troops sail to Middle East, how likely is Trump to order boots on the ground? Secretary of state Marco Rubio repeats administration’s belief that US can achieve its aims without a ground war The Guardian - UK · Mar 28
‘Consequences will follow’: Marco Rubio breaks down after Europe rejects him, and he wasn’t ready for a dose of reality US Secretary of State Marco Rubio braced for some tough questions from European leaders at the G7 summit, all while criticizing nations unwilling to fully back the US-Israeli war on Iran. This comes as top diplomats showed significant divisions with the United States over the ongoing Iran war, despite agreeing… The Mary Sue · Mar 28
Israel says it intercepted first incoming missile from Yemen as war in Middle East intensifies Israel’s military says it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel for the first time The Independent UK · Mar 28
War to end in ‘weeks, not months’: Rubio says no need to send ground troops to Iran US secretary of state Marco Rubio stated military operations against Iran are expected to conclude within weeks, not months, without ground troops. Despite ongoing conflict and disruptions to global energy supplies, Washington anticipates a response to its 15-point proposal aimed at ending the war, as Iran faces further strikes on… The Times of India · Mar 28
At least 10 US troops injured after Iranian strike on Saudi air base IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 28
Ukraine war briefing: Rubio stridently denies US is demanding Kyiv give up eastern Donbas to Russia US secretary of state says Zelenskyy’s claims ‘not true’ about Donbas; French TV criticised over Sergei Lavrov interview. What we know on day 1,494 The Guardian - AU · Mar 28
10 US service members injured in Iranian attack on Saudi base Iran's ambassador to the UN confirmed the nation would "facilitate and expedite" such movement The Independent UK · Mar 28
Scoop: Rubio and EU official had heated exchange on Russia at G7 meeting "If you think you can do it better, go ahead. We will step aside," Rubio fired back. Axios · Mar 28
Cuba Reportedly Asked Pope Leo To Convince The Trump Admin To Ease its Oil Embargo Cuban officials have asked Pope Leo XIV to mediate between them and the United States to ease the oil blockade that has the island on the brink of collapse, according to a new report. Latin Times · Mar 27
UK playing prominent role in face of Iran’s ‘toll booth’ threat, says Rubio Tackling Tehran’s grip on a maritime pinchpoint will be one of the ‘immediate challenges’, says the top official Evening Standard · Mar 27
UK plays key role in securing Strait of Hormuz as Iran considers ‘toll booth’ system Rubio stated that confronting Tehran’s grip on the maritime passage would be among the "immediate challenges" after the Middle East conflict The Independent UK · Mar 27
Marco Rubio Says 'People In Charge' Of Cuba Need To Be Changed: 'The Only Way Forward' Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the "people in charge" of Cuba need to be changed for the country to prosper, the latest remark related to Washington's eagerness to catalyze political and economic change in the island. Latin Times · Mar 27
Rubio makes bold claim on when Iran war will end: ‘Weeks, not months’ US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suggested a potential de-escalation of the Iran war, saying it would last "weeks, not months". He also noted Iran's willingness to discuss "certain things". However, Mr Rubio's comments contradict reports from the Wall Street Journal that Donald Trump is considering deploying an additional… The Independent UK · Mar 27
The Independent UK · Mar 27 Iran accuses US and Israel of violating 10-day pause on energy strikes IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27 Yemen’s Houthis launch first attack on Israel since outbreak of conflict, as Rubio says war to end in ‘weeks’ Missile fired from Yemen the first since the Iran war began and came hours after the US secretary set a new timeline for the conflict
Euronews · Mar 27 Rubio slams Zelenskyy's Donbas comments and says US may divert Ukraine arms to Iran Zelenskyy had said in an interview that the United States was pressing Ukraine to cede the eastern Donbas region to Russia before finalising any post-war security guarantees.
The Independent UK · Mar 27 Russia is sending upgraded drones used in the Ukraine war to Iran, officials say U.S. and European officials have told The Associated Press that Russia is sending a shipment of drones to Iran including upgraded versions of the drone technology that Tehran originally supplied to Moscow after its invasion of Ukraine
Euronews · Mar 27 G7 agrees to secure Strait of Hormuz but only after war in Iran ends Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven made the mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz conditional on the cessation of hostilities in the Middle East.
Axios · Mar 27 Rubio tells allies Iran war will continue 2-4 more weeks Details from inside the room with Rubio and allied foreign ministers.
Euronews · Mar 27 'The US must not divert weapons for Ukraine to Iran,' Finnish defence minister tells Euronews The Finnish defence minister said his country will check that weapons paid for by Europe for the Ukrainian army will reach their intended destination. European allies are concerned about depleting US military resources due to the Iran war and after media reports that the US might divert assets.
We Got This Covered · Mar 27 ‘When we had a need’: Marco Rubio breaks down after Europe rejects him, and his ego wasn’t ready to face the reality Which ally is gonna survive the Trump administration?
International Business Times · Mar 27 Mexico Rejects Allegations of Human Trafficking By Florida GOP Rep., Defends Cuban Medical Missions Díaz-Balart's criticism has been echoed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who has described Cuba's deployment of doctors abroad as a "form of human trafficking"
Euronews · Mar 27 'Ukraine is not a bargaining chip,' Valérie Hayer tells Euronews In an interview with Europe Today, Hayer said it would be wrong for the US to condition military aid to Ukraine on Iran as Ukrainian security is not a "bargaining chip".
The Guardian - UK · Mar 27 Social media has led to a ‘complete rewiring of childhood’, says minister – UK politics live The government has published new guidance for parents that says under-fives should be limited to one hour of screen time a day