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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Bryony Gooch

Rubio makes bold claim on when Iran war will end: ‘Weeks, not months’

Iran Marco Rubio Donald Trump the Wall Street Journal United States Kharg Island Oil the Middle East the Persian Gulf the Strait of Hormuz
  • US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has suggested a potential de-escalation of the Iran war, saying it would last "weeks, not months". He also noted Iran's willingness to discuss "certain things".
  • However, Mr Rubio's comments contradict reports from the Wall Street Journal that Donald Trump is considering deploying an additional 10,000 troops to the Middle East.
  • These forces could be positioned within striking distance of Kharg Island, a crucial oil export hub in the Persian Gulf.
  • Despite this, Mr Rubio maintained his belief that the United States could achieve its objectives in Iran without ground troops.
  • Separately, Mr Rubio also warned that it would be unacceptable if Iran were to implement a tolling system to control transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
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