The US State Department published a statement Friday afternoon saying President Trump's policy toward Iran is 'head for an eye,' echoing Secretary of State Marco Rubio's earlier remarks. The statement escalates the administration's rhetorical posture amid ongoing tensions with Tehran.
The US State Department on Friday issued a statement declaring that President Trump's policy is 'head for an eye,' a phrase that echoes Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks earlier this week. Rubio had said that while Iran's foreign minister described Tehran's policy as 'eye for an eye,' Trump's approach is 'head for an eye.' The new statement, published via the department's official channels, underscores the administration's tough rhetorical stance as the US continues its military campaign against Iran. The exact context of the statement — whether it was released in response to a specific Iranian action or as part of a broader policy briefing — remains unclear. As The Zioneer reported on July 23, Rubio had warned that Iran would pay a 'very heavy price' under the Trump policy.
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