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US opposes supporters of terrorism anywhere in the world; Marco Rubio on Pakistan
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News18•20-10-2026, 21:31
US opposes supporters of terrorism anywhere in the world; Marco Rubio on Pakistan
- •US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the US is strictly against anyone who supports terrorism anywhere in the world.
- •Rubio explained that maintaining relations with Pakistan is necessary due to its nuclear arsenal and geographical significance.
- •He compared Iran's attacks on merchant vessels to Nazi Germany submarine warfare tactics and urged the world to condemn them.
- •Rubio noted that many Indian sailors have lost their lives in attacks within the region.
- •The US will continue extraordinary economic pressure on Iran to curb its funding for terrorism and attacks on shipping.
Key Questions Answered
Marco Rubio stated that while the US opposes anyone supporting terrorism anywhere in the world, maintaining relations with Pakistan is necessary due to its nuclear arsenal and strategic geographic location.
Rubio explained that the Iranian government is controlled by radical Shia clerics driven by religious ideology, and they simply do not understand how to make a deal.
Rubio stated that extraordinary economic pressure will be maintained on Iran to curb its terrorist activities and attacks on merchant vessels, since its resources are used to fund weapons rather than develop the country.
