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Did Rubio just admit war on Iran is for 'Israel'? Backlash erupts over his remarks

Author: Al Mayadeen English
Source: Al Mayadeen English
4 Mar 2026 15:21

A wave of backlash has erupted online after remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the war on Iran, where he told reporters that the US was aware "Israel" was going to attack Iran and that Iran would retaliate, so US forces struck "pre-emptively."

Did Rubio just admit war on Iran is for 'Israel'? Backlash erupts over his remarks
Did Rubio just admit war on Iran is for 'Israel'? Backlash erupts over his remarks
Did Rubio just admit war on Iran is for 'Israel'? Backlash erupts over his remarks
Did Rubio just admit war on Iran is for 'Israel'? Backlash erupts over his remarks
Did Rubio just admit war on Iran is for 'Israel'? Backlash erupts over his remarks
Did Rubio just admit war on Iran is for 'Israel'? Backlash erupts over his remarks