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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News Wrap: Rubio tells Congress that Iran talks continue
In our news wrap Tuesday, Rubio made his first appearance before Congress since the Iran war began, Israeli drone strikes killed at least 11 people in southern Lebanon, a Kenyan court extended its block on a proposed Ebola quarantine facility for Americans, and Trump signed an executive order asking AI companies to give the government early access to its models to assess national security risks.
Rubio details U.S. demands as Iran peace talks falter
The secretary of state is testifying publicly to Congress for the first time since the war began, as the regional conflict worsens and lawmakers’ patience runs thin. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/06/02/rubio-meet-with-congress-iran-ceasefire-falters/ Author : Noah Robertson, John Hudson Publish date : 2026-06-02 17:35:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Rubio faces lawmakers as Iran ceasefire hangs in the balance
Iran continues to field a robust drone arsenal, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers on Tuesday, attributing the resilience — despite America’s 38-day bombing campaign — to the low cost and high replaceability of the technology. “They still have a lot of drones because these are easy to make,” Rubio said as he appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for the first time since the United States launched Operation Epic Fury o…
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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