Rubio Tells G7 Allies Iran War Will Continue 2-4 More Weeks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G7 foreign ministers on Friday that the war with Iran will continue for another two to four weeks, according to three sources with direct knowledge of the meeting in France. This marks the first time a senior U.S. official has suggested the conflict would extend beyond President Trump's original four to six-week timeframe discussed since the war began. Rubio indicated that the U.S. is close to holding serious negotiations with Iran, though thousands more American troops are heading to the region and the administration is considering escalatory options involving ground forces. The Secretary emphasized that the U.S. remains determined to achieve all of its objectives in the conflict. Communication challenges are hampering diplomatic efforts, with Rubio explaining that Iranian officials are avoiding phones out of fear of being located and assassinated. The U.S. continues to communicate with Iran through mediators rather than directly, and there is uncertainty about who is actually making decisions in Tehran at the moment. Rubio requested that G7 allies join a maritime task force to police the Strait of Hormuz after the war concludes, though he stressed the U.S. doesn't need help reopening the waterway. All G7 partners agreed to participate in the international presence to demonstrate that Iran doesn't control the strait, according to sources.

Rubio Tells G7 Allies Iran War Will Continue 2-4 More Weeks

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