Secretary of State Marco Rubio expanded on his earlier 'head for an eye' remark, saying Iran's foreign minister invoked 'eye for an eye' but that the Trump administration's policy is more severe. Rubio said Iran repeatedly violates or renegotiates deals and is not truly ready for an agreement, but warned that 'the price they are paying is very high' and they will soon be ready, according to his remarks broadcast by Israeli media.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio elaborated tonight on his earlier 'head for an eye' characterization of US policy toward Iran, offering a more detailed critique of Tehran's negotiating behavior. In remarks broadcast by Israeli media, Rubio said he had seen Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi use the phrase 'eye for an eye' in recent days, and reiterated that President Trump's stance is 'head for an eye.' He added: 'Honestly, that's what's going to happen.'
Rubio accused Iran of repeatedly violating deals or changing their terms after agreement, stating that 'they still aren't really ready for a deal.' He predicted they would become ready 'soon, because the price they are paying is very high,' dismissing Iranian rhetoric as 'tough talk' and 'stupid Lego videos.'
The remarks follow a brief initial report from The Zioneer at 00:23 Jerusalem, which noted Rubio's 'head for an eye' line. The fuller statement adds context to the administration's increasingly confrontational posture toward Iran, as tensions persist over nuclear negotiations and regional proxy activity. Rubio's comments come amid a broader US-Iran rhetorical exchange: earlier this week, Araghchi warned that 'senseless aggression' would make Trump pay a 'heavier price' for any deal, and the State Department issued a formal statement echoing the 'head for an eye' formulation on Friday.
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