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A war in Iran that is beginning to cloud President Donald Trump’s legacy is also raising the political stakes for two of the most closely watched figures in his orbit: Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Both men, often cast as possible heirs to Donald Trump, have been drawn into the still-evolving push to bring thewar to an end just as Republicans are starting to think more seriously about what the party looks like after him. JD Vance has moved carefully, mirroring his long-running scepticism of…

The Trump administration wants its campaign of military operations against Iran to end in weeks, not months—and US officials say Washington believes it can accomplish its goals without deploying ground troops. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the timeline can be met while US forces continue working to pressure Tehran. At the same time, fighting has widened across the region. A Reuters report cited a US official as saying an Iranian strike on an airbase in Saudi Arabia wounded two American service members severely and…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back sharply on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, accusing him of misstating Washington’s position and signaling that the United States could redirect weapons support toward Kyiv to bolster its own campaign following attacks on Iran. Zelensky had claimed in an interview that the United States was urging Ukraine to surrender the eastern Donbas region to Russia before any post-war security commitments are finalized. Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine more than four years ago.…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio argued Friday that it would benefit every G7 member to press for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route currently blocked by Iran. Rubio made the case as he prepared to fly to France for a meeting of G7 foreign ministers scheduled outside Paris, saying bluntly that assisting in any effort to restore access “is in their interest.” The trip marks Rubio’s first return to international travel since the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran on February 28.…

Trump’s matching-shoes push reaches his Cabinet; Rubio photographed in pair appearing too big Florsheim Oxfords reportedly gifted by the president become an unofficial uniform inside the West Wing WASHINGTON — One day after The Wall Street Journal reported that President Donald Trump has been urging his presidential Cabinet to wear the same style of Florsheim dress shoes, Secretary of State Marco Rubio was photographed Tuesday in a pair that appeared to be roughly two sizes too large. The $145 Florsheim Oxfords — a classic,…

Iran remains a ‘very grave threat’ to U.S., Rubio warns ahead of Geneva talks WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that Iran remains a “very grave threat” to the United States and its regional allies, pointing to Tehran’s efforts to rebuild elements of its nuclear program and expand its ballistic missile capabilities as high-stakes talks set to begin in Geneva. Speaking to reporters in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Rubio said Iran is not currently enriching uranium but is working to reach a threshold that…

Rubio seeks reset with Europe in Munich, vows renewed friendship but offers few specifics MUNICH — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged to “revitalise” Washington’s friendship with Europe in a keynote at the Munich Security Conference, drawing a standing ovation after a year of turbulence in transatlantic relations. The speech, however, offered scant concrete commitments, made no mention of Russia and faulted Europe’s approach to migration and climate policy. “In a time of headlines heralding the end of the…

Munich — European leaders used the Munich Security Conference to step up calls for greater defense autonomy while seeking to stabilize transatlantic ties as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio prepared to address the gathering, aiming to reassure allies after months of strain under President Donald Trump. Leaders pledged to shoulder more of NATO’s shared burden, casting the push as essential to counter a hostile Russia and to keep the alliance credible. NATO chief Mark Rutte said “a strong Europe in a strong NATO means that…

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio departed Thursday for the Munich Security Conference, vowing to press European allies on defense burden-sharing while striking a less confrontational tone than Washington deployed a year ago. Rubio will lead the U.S. delegation to the annual security and defense forum, which runs through Sunday in the Bavarian capital. The trip comes amid a delicate moment in transatlantic relations following a bruising year of rhetoric from Washington and a high-profile dispute over Greenland that rattled…

Rubio to visit Hungary and Slovakia after Trump backs Orbán, amid EU tensions U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Hungary and Slovakia next week after President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of April elections, the State Department said, setting up a high-profile diplomatic swing as transatlantic tensions flare. Rubio will represent the United States at the Munich Security Conference before heading to Budapest and Bratislava. He is stepping in for Vice President JD…