Senator Rubio claims Iran was playing the US in recent negotiations

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has commented on recent joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, stating that the country’s access to nuclear weapons poses a threat to global security.

According to Rubio, the decision to conduct the strikes was made by President Trump, who believed that Iran had been engaging in deceptive tactics during negotiations. The US official did not elaborate on what specific actions he considered “deceptive”.

The joint operation with Israel aimed to disrupt Iran’s nuclear program and limit its ability to develop nuclear capabilities.

Rubio emphasized that the goal of the strikes was to enhance regional stability and prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, which he described as a significant threat to global security. He stated that the world would be safer if Iran did not possess nuclear capabilities.

The US Secretary of State’s comments follow recent reports on the joint operation with Israel, which targeted Iranian military sites in Syria. The strikes were widely reported and sparked international attention due to their implications for regional tensions and global security concerns.

Rubio’s statement underscores the ongoing efforts by the US government to address Iran’s nuclear program and promote stability in the Middle East.

Source: Al Jazeera