White House2026-09-10 01:58:46White House aides see Iran war possibly outlasting Trump term, while Trump says it ends after NovemberU.S. officials said senior advisers including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed a scenario in which Iran could keep resisting even if the United States maintains its blockade and military operations, allowing the conflict to continue past January 2029, after President Donald Trump’s term ends. That internal assessment contrasts with Trump’s public remarks on Wednesday, when he said the war would end "immediately" after the November midterm elections because Iran "can’t hold on any longer." The conflict is now in its seventh month and has resulted in 18 military deaths. Signs of a longer campaign are also building: Treasury Secretary Bessent described the blockade-and-sanctions approach as an alternative to a large-scale military operation, Defense Secretary Hegseth has extended some Middle East deployments through 2027, the Pentagon plans to keep air defense units in place without a set withdrawal date, and the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force is preparing to head to the region this fall. Analysts cited by the report said a maritime blockade is unlikely to deliver decisive results in the near or medium term and would require a long siege strategy.740
Iran2026-08-04 15:58:35Iranian official says U.S. is trying to obstruct Hormuz Strait talks with OmanIran’s state-run Press TV reported on Aug. 4, citing a senior Iranian official, that the U.S. government is attempting to obstruct ongoing talks between Iran and Oman over management of the Strait of Hormuz. The official said the negotiations between Tehran and Muscat have entered a “new phase” despite what he described as U.S. interference. On the same day, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters at the State Department that the Strait of Hormuz is currently the most urgent and closely watched issue. Rubio said the United States is involved in the relevant dialogue and negotiations between Oman and Iran, with discussions focused on how to enable more ships to pass through the strait safely in the short term. The statements present two different public descriptions of Washington’s role in the talks while keeping the focus on shipping through the strategic waterway.1850
Marco Rubio2026-08-02 04:36:40Rubio says U.S. strikes made Iran more willing to negotiate on nuclear program and Strait issuesU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in an interview with Fox News that Iran is now more willing to negotiate on issues including its nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz after Washington’s military strikes. Rubio said the U.S. attacks destroyed Iran’s navy, air force, missile defense systems, launchers, and weapons production facilities, and had "severely degraded" the country’s defensive capabilities. At the same time, he said Iran still has missiles and drones and remains capable of causing damage. Rubio also argued that Iran no longer has the conventional shield it had intended to rely on, and said that shift is the only reason Tehran is now willing — and in some cases appears eager — to reach agreements on denuclearization and Strait-related matters. The remarks were cited by Odaily, which attributed the report to Jin10.2040
Marco Rubio2026-08-02 04:34:42Rubio says Iran is now more willing to negotiate on nuclear program and Strait of HormuzAccording to a Jin10 report citing an interview on Fox News, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran is now more willing to negotiate on issues including its nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz after Washington’s military strikes. Rubio said the U.S. attacks destroyed Iran’s navy, air force, and missile defense systems, and had "severely degraded" its defensive capacity. He added that Iran no longer has a "conventional shield," a change he said has altered the negotiating dynamic and made Tehran more open to reaching an agreement on denuclearization and the strait.1980
Israel2026-07-26 11:12:08Netanyahu says he will travel to Washington to meet Trump, comments on ICC prosecutor issueIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the opening of a cabinet meeting that he will leave for Washington tomorrow to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at Trump’s invitation, according to Israel’s i24 News, as cited by BlockBeats on July 26. Netanyahu said the two will discuss the full agenda currently facing them, including the situation involving Iran. He also said he will attend a memorial ceremony for Senator Lindsey Graham, whom he described as “a great friend of Israel.” Netanyahu also addressed the International Criminal Court’s move to remove its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, from office. He said the vote exposed the fact that Khan was not only accused of sexually harassing several female subordinates, but had also pushed for arrest warrants against Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Netanyahu said Khan had acted in order to divert attention, unite Israel’s enemies around him, and create a shield for himself. Netanyahu added that he had also spoken with Secretary of State Rubio, who, according to Netanyahu, said the United States intends to take strong action against the ICC.2100
CPAC2026-07-22 13:50:14CPAC 2026 Straw Poll Puts JD Vance at 53%, With Marco Rubio Rising to 35%JD Vance led the CPAC 2026 straw poll for the 2028 Republican nomination with 53%, while Marco Rubio climbed to 35%. Polymarket pricing also shows both men leading the GOP field.440
United States2026-07-22 11:00:21Rubio says US still open to talks on Iran, warns over Strait of HormuzU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on July 22 that Washington remains willing to negotiate over ending the Iran crisis, while arguing that Tehran is not taking the talks seriously. Rubio said the United States has "always been committed to diplomacy," but questioned whether Iran shares that approach. He added that if Tehran is serious, Washington will be serious as well, but if it is not, the U.S. will take what he described as necessary steps to protect its own interests and those of its allies. Rubio also said Iran must not control the Strait of Hormuz, warning that such a move would create a dangerous global precedent. He said allowing a nation-state to control an international waterway, charge passage fees, and threaten ships that do not pay would set an example that could be repeated in other parts of the world. The remarks were cited by BlockBeats, which attributed the report to Jin10.1890
Marco Rubio2026-07-22 09:47:07U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Says He Is Willing to Reach a Diplomatic Solution With IranOdaily reported in a 7x24 newsflash, citing Jinshi, that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he is willing to reach a diplomatic solution with Iran. The brief item did not include additional context, timing details, or any extended remarks beyond that statement. As published, the update was limited to a single-line report and did not provide further information on related talks, policy steps, or responses from other parties.1810
