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Rubio says no need for major combat operations against Iran given US economic campaign

Headline via The Straits Times · first report 10 Nov, 20:59 IST, latest 10 Nov, 21:59 IST

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2 independent news organisations have reported this story. The first report we saw came from Hindustan Times at 10 Nov, 20:59 IST; the latest is from The Straits Times at 10 Nov, 21:59 IST. Rational Times has not independently confirmed the details: read each report through the links below.

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Rubio said Trump had “concluded” there was no need to resume military action, adding that America's objective was being achieved “by economic means.”
PARIS, Nov 10 - Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that he told G7 allies the US economic sanctions and naval blockade are working so well that President Donald Trump does not need to conduct major combat operations against Iran.

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