Trump’s war against Iran not 'necessarily popular' but needed to stop a nuclear threat, Rubio says — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-war-against-iran-not-necessarily-popular-but-needed-to-stop-a-nuclear-threat-rubio-saysContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Rubio Defends Unpopular Iran War to Stop Nuclear Threathttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-war-against-iran-not-necessarily-popular-but-needed-to-stop-a-nuclear-threat-rubio-sayshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/trump-s-war-against-iran-not-necessarily-popular-but-needed-to-stop-a-nuclear-threat-rubio-says#u196556Thu, 12 Nov 2026 08:45:11 +0000Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran, acknowledging that the conflict is not necessarily popular but remains essential to eliminate a nuclear threat and protect national security. Speaking on Sunday, Rubio dismissed current diplomatic efforts as lacking breakthroughs, labeling Iranian negotiation demands as outrageous, ridiculous, and not realistic while talks stall. Meanwhile, clashing presidential advisers press the administration on its next steps in the region as regional kinetic attacks persist.Why it mattersThe military camp