Rubio stressed to the media that the US operation against Iran will continue until its goals are achieved. He listed among them the destruction of Iran's ballistic capabilities and navy. He assured that once these goals are achieved, “the world will be a safer place.”
“We would like to see this regime replaced,” Rubio added. He noted that President Donald Trump would like the Iranian people to take this opportunity, stand up and get rid of these leaders. – The most important thing is that no matter who rules this country in a year, they will not have ballistic missiles or drones that could threaten us – added the US foreign minister.
What are the goals of the US operation against Iran?
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The Secretary of State noted that these goals could be achieved without sending ground forces to the site. He also added that the American president has such an opportunity. Trump himself did not rule out sending American ground forces to Iran “if necessary” in an interview with the New York Post on Monday.
— The strongest attacks from our military are yet to come, said the head of American diplomacy. He announced that the next phase of the operation will be much stronger than the current one.
Announcement of a strong attack on Iran
Earlier on Monday, the US president also told CNN that US forces have not yet launched strong attacks on Iran.
Rubio spoke to the media before meeting with so-called lawmakers. Gang of Eight, whom he is to inform about the operation against Iran. The Gang of Eight includes leaders of both parties in the House and Senate, as well as the heads and leading members of the intelligence committees in both houses.
