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2026-11-09 13:17
Rubio defends Trump's Iran war as not 'necessarily popular, but necessary'
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The Daily Wire · +8h Washington Examiner · +23h The Hill · +32h NBC News · +34h Newsmax · +34h Associated Press · +37h Al Jazeera · +38h HuffPost · +45h Fox News
What each side is saying
- HuffPostLeft
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran even if it wasn't “necessarily popular” to safeguard the world from the country’s nuclear ambitions.
Read at huffpost.com → - Al JazeeraLean left
US secretary of state says Iran's negotiation demands are 'outrageous and ridiculous, and really not realistic'.
Read at aljazeera.com → - The HillCenter
Following Democratic victories in the midterm elections driven by opposition to the Iran war, the incoming Congress plans to utilize its power of the purse, potential impeachment proceedings against the Defense secretary, and litigation to force the Trump administration to end the conflict.
Read at thehill.com → - Fox NewsRight
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Trump's Iran war as "necessary" to prevent a nuclear weapon, even as he ties it to Republican midterm losses.
Read at foxnews.com →
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Fox NewsRight
Rubio defends Trump's Iran war as not 'necessarily popular, but necessary'
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Rubio Offers Robust Defense Of Trump's War On Iran, Drawing Contrast With Vance
Read at huffpost.com →Al JazeeraLean left
Rubio says war on Iran unpopular but ‘necessary’ to stop nuclear threat
Read at aljazeera.com →Associated PressLean left
Rubio says Trump's war against Iran not 'necessarily popular' but needed to stop a nuclear threat - AP News
Read at apnews.com →NewsmaxRight
Rubio: Trump's War Against Iran Not 'Necessarily Popular' but Necessary - Newsmax
Read at newsmax.com →NBC NewsLean left
Rubio defends Trump’s Iran decision
Watch at youtube.com →The HillCenter
Three ways the new Congress can stop Trump’s war
Read at thehill.com →Washington ExaminerLean right
Rubio defends Trump’s Iran decision: ‘Elected to do the hard things’
Read at washingtonexaminer.com →The Daily WireRight
Rubio Defends Trump’s Iran Call By Reminding Americans Why They Elected Him - The Daily Wire
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