U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the fighting in the region cannot end as long as Iran's proxies continue launching missiles, according to his remarks Tuesday evening. The statement underscores Washington's ongoing linkage between Hezbollah's attacks and a broader ceasefire resolution.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Tuesday evening that the fighting in the region cannot end as long as Iran's proxies continue launching missiles. The remark, reported without further attribution or context from the statement, reaffirms Washington's position that a ceasefire in the area depends on an end to attacks by Iranian-backed groups, particularly Hezbollah.
Rubio did not specify which proxies or theater he was referring to, but the comment comes amid ongoing hostilities along Israel's northern border. Hezbollah has continued rocket and drone attacks from southern Lebanon despite an earlier ceasefire framework, as The Zioneer has reported. The U.S. ambassador to Lebanon previously stated that Israeli strikes on Beirut would continue if Hezbollah attacks persisted.
The exact venue or timing of Rubio's statement was not disclosed in the initial report.
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- DevelopingRubio tells Iran: decide if you are a state or a revolutionary movement
- DevelopingReport: US envoy Rubio faces tough task persuading Gulf allies to restore ties with Iran
- DevelopingIran conditions final agreement with US on halt to Lebanon hostilities
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