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U.S. Shifts Iran Policy Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Updated 2026-08-25 21:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has informed foreign allies that the U.S. is shifting from military strikes to economic sanctions against Iran, signaling a change in strategy.

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Rubio tells allies U.S. shifting from strikes to sanctions on Iran

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told several of his foreign counterparts in recent days that "for the time being" the U.S. is not expected to initiate new strikes against Iran, according to a U.S.

2026-08-25 21:29 UTC