Secretary of State Marco Rubio — a longtime opponent of the nuclear deal — is standing beside President Trump as Trump publicly praises Iranian leadership and welcomes the agreement, according to a report from a curated Israeli channel. Rubio's posture signals he has not broken with the administration despite his stated opposition to the accord.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a long-standing opponent of the emerging nuclear deal with Iran, is standing beside President Trump as the president publicly praises Iranian leadership and hails the agreement, according to a report from a curated Israeli channel.
Rubio's decision to remain visibly alongside the president despite his own stated opposition draws attention amid reports of internal administration tensions over the accord. As The Zioneer reported earlier this week, U.S. sources said Trump is considering dismissing senior officials who opposed the deal — but Rubio appeared to be receiving immunity for now, having been careful not to criticize the agreement publicly. The new report suggests Rubio continues to align with Trump publicly even as the president celebrates a deal the secretary has long resisted.
The message, posted Wednesday evening, captures a moment in which Trump's public embrace of Iranian leaders contrasts sharply with Rubio's established hawkish profile. It remains unconfirmed whether the report reflects official comment or a journalist's interpretation.
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