03/09/2026
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Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed Wednesday that Washington will never permit Iran to possess a nuclear weapon, emphasizing that economic sanctions and targeted military defense will continue to safeguard international maritime navigation and protect regional stability. In official remarks regarding regional security, Rubio stated that preventing nuclear proliferation in Iran remains the core objective of US foreign policy under President Donald Trump. Addressing persistent naval tensions along the Strait of Hormuz, Rubio reported that American forces successfully neutralized Iranian naval mines laid within the strategic passage, broadening safe navigation channels for commercial traffic. Rubio asserted that Iranian forces have lost control over the strategic waterway despite repeated attempts to target commercial shipping, reiterating that US forces will continue targeting threats that pose immediate dangers to international maritime transit.(KUNA)
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Source: Arab Times
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