Iran trying to hold the world hostage: US State Secy Rubio
Washington, March 9 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on Monday, accused Iran’s leadership of trying to “hold the world hostage”, saying American forces were carrying out a military operation aimed at dismantling the regime’s missile capabilities and weakening what he described as the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism. “They are trying to hold […]
Rubio admitted US entered ‘war of choice’ for Israel, says Iranian FM
Tehran, March 3 (IANS) Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday responded sharply to remarks made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, asserting that there was never any “Iranian threat” and blaming what he termed “Israel Firsters” for the bloodshed of both Americans and Iranians. Rubio had said on Monday (local time) that Washington […]
Rubio to embark on two-day Israel visit on March 2
Washington, Feb 27 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Israel from March 2-3, the State Department said on Friday shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his historic visit to the country. “Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Israel from March 2-3, 2026,” Tommy Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson of […]
US Secretary of State urges realism on Venezuela transition
Washington, Jan 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday said expectations of an immediate democratic transition in Venezuela are unrealistic, cautioning against demands for instant elections following the arrest of Nicolás Maduro. Speaking on CBS’ Face the Nation, Rubio said comparisons with past US interventions were misplaced. “People analyse everything through the […]
US Secretary of State dials Pakistan PM on escalating tensions with India
Islamabad, May 8 (IANS) United States (US) Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday called Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as the administration led by US President Donald Trump made a fresh attempt to de-escalate tensions between Islamabad and New Delhi. During the phone call, Sharif strongly condemned India’s missile and drone strikes in Pakistan, […]
US hails Rana’s extradition, says ‘long sought justice’ for 26/11 victims
Washington, April 11 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday hailed the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana – a key conspirator in the deadly 2008 Mumbai terror attacks – to India, stating that Washington and New Delhi have “long sought justice” for the 26/11 victims. “We extradited Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India to […]
