Rubio says the US offensive operation against Iran is concluded and the US prefers a deal
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio told a White House briefing that the US offensive operation against Iran had concluded and achieved its objectives, and that the US would prefer the path of peace, The Week reported. He described the Hormuz shipping operation as defensive, focused and temporary. Rubio said Washington wanted a memorandum of understanding for future negotiations, according to reports of the briefing.
- When
- 5 May 2026
- Where
- Washington, D.C., the US
- What
- policy
- Acting party
- Government of the United States
- Attribution
- Acknowledged by the acting party. Statement by the Secretary of State.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
Sources
- Origin of the claim The Week (India)
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | reported | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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