U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Archives

July 16, 2026 9:52 AM

Rubio to host conference on ‘far-left terrorism’ on Thursday

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host a conference on 'far-left political terrorism' on Thursday, seeking to rally international support against left-wing movements the Trump administration says law enforcement has overlooked. At least 65 co...

June 25, 2026 3:15 PM

Rubio in Middle East tour says any Iran deal will ensure security of Gulf allies

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Gulf Arab allies on Thursday that any deal with Iran would take their interests into account, as he wrapped up a Middle East trip aimed at selling the Trump administration's preliminary accord to sceptical reg...

June 1, 2026 11:35 AM

US proposes new plan to ease Israel-Lebanon tensions amid fighting

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with both Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the diplomatic negotiations between Israel and Lebanon and has proposed a plan to allow for "gradual de-escalation," a...

May 26, 2026 5:15 PM

What’s involved in talks to end the Iran war?

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiating a deal with Iran could "take a few days," dimming hopes for an imminent end to the conflict after the U.S. conducted what it called defensive strikes in southern Iran. Iran's forei...

May 26, 2026 4:57 PM

Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that negotiating a deal with Iran could "take a few days", quashing hopes for an imminent end to the conflict after U.S. forces conducted what Washington called defensive strikes in southern Iran. ...

May 22, 2026 11:16 AM

Rubio to tell NATO ministers Trump ‘very disappointed’ over Iran war stance

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet NATO allies on Friday for the first time since President Donald Trump called the alliance into question due to divisions over the Iran war and Washington announced plans to pull 5,000 troops from Europe. ...

May 22, 2026 10:10 AM

Rubio: likelihood of negotiated agreement with Cuba ‘not high’

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday the chances of a negotiated settlement with Cuba were “not high”, as Washington steps up pressure on the island’s communist government. Rubio said the United States would prefer a diplomatic...

May 8, 2026 3:05 PM

Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions

Pope Leo asked that God would inspire world leaders to calm global tensions and reduce hatred in an address on Friday to mark his first anniversary as head of the Catholic Church, a day after he met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican....