Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, indicated that the most intense US military actions against Iran are yet to come. He emphasized that the operation is preemptive, focusing on crippling Iran’s missile and naval forces rather than seeking to change the regime, and he refuted claims of intentionally targeting a school.
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US Military Actions Against Iran
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a serious caution to Tehran on Tuesday, stating that the most significant American military actions against Iran have yet to be executed, as military efforts continue to escalate.
In his most recent comments, Rubio stated that US military actions are still in the initial phases.
“The most powerful actions from the US military are still forthcoming and have yet to be carried out,” Rubio stated, cautioning that the upcoming phase “will be significantly more punitive and harsh.”
Preemptive Strategy Explained
He stressed that Washington has specific goals in mind and will persist with its efforts until those objectives are met.
“We have clear goals, and we will continue our efforts until we achieve them. Once this mission is finished, the world will be a more secure place,” he remarked.
Marco Rubio also disclosed that the United States initiated its offensive against Iran “preemptively” upon discovering that Israel was getting ready to launch an attack — a situation that would have prompted retaliation against American troops.
Escalation of Military Efforts
“We understood that if we didn’t take action against them before they initiated those attacks, we would face greater losses,” Rubio informed the press.
In response to rumors regarding a change in leadership, Rubio expressed his backing for a political shift in Iran, while emphasizing that this is not the aim of the ongoing military efforts.
“Our hope is that the people of Iran can rise up against this regime and create a brighter future for their nation. We would be thrilled if that became a reality,” he stated.
Rubio’s Warning to Tehran
“The goal of this operation is to dismantle their ballistic missile and naval capabilities,” Rubio emphasized, highlighting that the objective is to eradicate Iran’s missile and maritime strength to avoid what he termed as the world being taken hostage.
In response to Iranian assertions that 168 individuals lost their lives in a purported US-Israeli attack on a school, Rubio dismissed any implication of intentional targeting.
“The United States would never intentionally target an educational institution. Our goals focus on missiles, including both their production capabilities and launch capabilities,” he stated, noting that the Pentagon is looking into the reported incident.
Rubio’s comments indicate a heightened level of rhetoric as the situation escalates, with Washington emphasizing that its efforts are centered on military capabilities instead of attempting to alter Iran’s political leadership by force.