https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rubio-iran-war-not-necessarily-popular-but-neededContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rubio-iran-war-not-necessarily-popular-but-neededhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/rubio-iran-war-not-necessarily-popular-but-needed#u198594Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:45:41 +0000Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the military conflict initiated by President Donald Trump against Iran, acknowledging the campaign is not necessarily popular but arguing it is required to halt a nuclear threat. Rubio stated that President Trump launched the operation even without universal public backing. The defense coincides with Republican fallout and midterm election losses, while President Trump downplays recent military strikes and Rubio reports little hope for a diplomatic breakthrough amid what he terms outrageous Iranian demands.Why it mattersThe military campaign against Iran