Rubio says Trump wants to solve Iran war 'peacefully'
Key Points:
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Donald Trump prefers a diplomatic resolution to the conflict with Iran and has not yet decided on military action, though the U.S. is prepared if necessary.
- Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called for a strong and immediate military response to any threats, instructing the armed forces to update their military database to target U.S. and Israeli assets.
- Reports from major U.S. news outlets suggest both the U.S. and Iran are preparing for potential military strikes following the November midterm elections.
- President Trump indicated confidence in a forthcoming resolution, saying the situation will be resolved either through a deal or decisive action soon.