Rubio vows 'devastating' economic squeeze on Iran as US holds fire
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington will not conduct new bombings against Iran, asserting that sanctions are achieving objectives. He warned that US forces remain prepared to act if Tehran crosses red lines. This marks a shift from prior military strikes, signaling a preference for economic pressure.
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The US has shifted its Iran strategy from military threats to sustained economic pressure, with Secretary of State Rubio indicating a preference for 'economic strangulation' over kinetic action or a new deal. This marks a de-escalation in rhetoric regarding immediate military strikes, though the scope and timing of new sanctions remain unclear. The strategy aims to achieve objectives through coercive diplomacy while maintaining military readiness for 'red lines'.
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