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Rubio to testify before Congress for the first time since the start of the Iran war

Rubio says Iran has agreed to negotiate on nuclear issues, but he warns the ceasefire remains fragile and a deal is not guaranteed.

  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before Congress on Tuesday and Wednesday regarding the Iran war and the State Department's annual budget request, marking his first appearance since the conflict began.
  • Cabinet members, including Rubio, have defended President Donald Trump's decision to launch the conflict despite promises not to engage in "forever wars" in the Middle East.
  • Senate legislation to force a withdrawal recently advanced after GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy joined Democrats, while The House blocked a war powers resolution vote from the floor.
  • Beyond the Iran conflict, Rubio faces scrutiny over the unsteady ceasefire with Tehran and renewed threats against Cuba, which he maintains is a national security threat.
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Rubio provides few answers to Congress on Iran conflict timeline

(The Center Square) – With the U.S.-Iran conflict approaching the 100-day mark, Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration’s military strategy before a committee of U.S. lawmakers Tuesday.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Monday, June 1, 2026.
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