US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Warns Strongest Strikes on Iran Are Still to Come US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned on Tuesday that the most powerful American strikes against Iran have not yet been carried out, as military operations continue to escalate. Speaking before briefing congressional leaders, Rubio emphasized that the campaign is pre-emptive and focused on dismantling Iran’s missile and naval capabilities rather than pursuing regime change. He denied allegations that US forces deliberately targeted a school during recent strikes. Rubio stated that the United States has clear objectives for its military actions and will persist until those goals are achieved. “The strongest strikes by the US military are still on the way and have not yet been executed,” he said, describing the next phase of operations as “far more punitive and severe.” He added that the campaign aims to ensure global safety by neutralizing Iran’s ability to threaten international security through its ballistic missile and maritime forces. The secretary revealed that the US launched its attack on Iran preemptively after intelligence indicated Israel was preparing to strike, which could have led to retaliation against US forces. “We knew that if we didn’t act first, we would suffer higher casualties,” Rubio told reporters. He acknowledged hopes for political transformation in Iran but clarified that regime change is not the current mission’s goal. “We hope the Iranian people can overthrow this government and create a new future for their country,” he said, though he reiterated that the focus remains on destroying Iran’s military infrastructure. Rubio rejected claims that US forces targeted a school during an alleged strike, insisting that such an action would not be deliberate.#iran #marco_rubio #us_military #us_secretary_of_state #iranian_regime
