Rubio claim of Israeli role in US Iran attack reverberates, despite denial

Commentators across political spectrum, including MAGA base, seize on Rubio’s words amid shifting war justifications.

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Washington, DC – On Monday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio provided a looping justification for the US launching a war against Iran: Israel was planning to strike Iran, which would have prompted Tehran to strike the US assets in the region, requiring Washington to launch preemptive strikes on Iran.

Even as the administration of US President Donald Trump has sought to roll back claims made by several officials in recent days, they have continued to spark dismay across the political spectrum.

Rubio claim of Israeli role in US Iran attack reverberates, despite denial

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