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Rubio says US has achieved objectives of Iran operation

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06-05-2026 | 03:00

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Rubio says US has achieved objectives of Iran operation

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio argued on Tuesday that the United States has achieved its objectives in its military campaign against Iran, despite not yet securing Tehran's enriched uranium, and that the effort to ensure safe passage for oil transit in the Strait of Hormuz is a separate, smaller, defensive operation.

Rubio made a rare appearance in the White House briefing room to take questions from reporters in the absence of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is out on maternity leave.

His comments appeared aimed at blunting criticism from members of Congress who argue that President Donald Trump has effectively violated provisions of the War Powers Resolution, a 1973 law that allows the president 60 days to wage military action before ending it.

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