https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cold-war-memories-stir-rubio-in-iceland-as-he-champions-diplomacy-and-downplays-differencesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cold-war-memories-stir-rubio-in-iceland-as-he-champions-diplomacy-and-downplays-differenceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/cold-war-memories-stir-rubio-in-iceland-as-he-champions-diplomacy-and-downplays-differences#u112526Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:28:16 +0000US Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a three-nation NATO tour in Iceland, emphasizing diplomacy and reassuring the NATO ally about security concerns. He highlighted the importance of Iceland as a 'critical outpost' for security and discussed deepening defense cooperation. Rubio also warned about Russia and China's growing presence in the Arctic.Why it mattersRubio's visit comes as the US boosts its military footprint in the Arctic, and Iceland is wary of former President Donald Trump's Arctic intentions. The trip aims to strengthen NATO alliances and address regiona