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Rubio vows ‘devastating’ economic squeeze on Iran as Trump holds fire

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed G-7 foreign ministers in Paris on November 10, declaring that the United States would continue imposing "devastating" economic sanctions on Iran. He emphasized that these measures are effective and limit Iran's ability to fund its regional activities without resorting to military action or conceding to Iranian demands. In contrast, President Donald Trump indicated he would delay new military strikes against Iran following diplomatic appeals from regional countries like Qatar.
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As of November 11, 2026, Iran urged the United States to meet its demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that diplomacy rather than military action or further sanctions was the only way to end their eight-month war. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Tehran would "rain down hell" if the US resumes attacks, following a series of threats from Iranian officials.

The US has shifted its stance after Republicans' midterm election defeat, with President Donald Trump seeing "positive momentum" towards resolving the conflict without further military strikes. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G-7 foreign ministers that Washington would keep imposing "devastating" economic costs on Iran, arguing that maintaining this strategy would steadily increase financial pressure on Tehran.

This approach has raised concerns among some key regional partners like Turkey and Pakistan, who are wary of the long-term impact of an extended blockade. Iranian economist Isaac Saidian warned that if Iran's oil incomes decline to near-zero levels, it could face its most significant economic challenge in recent history.

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The diplomats quoted Rubio as saying that, rather than resuming the war or accepting Iran’s demands, Washington’s current policy of tough economic sanctions is working and limiting Tehran’s ability to fund its regional activities and proxies.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-10
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G-7 foreign ministers on Nov 10 that the United States would keep imposing “devastating” economic costs on Iran, saying it has options beyond war or agreeing to unacceptable Iranian demands.
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Rubio vows ‘devastating’ economic squeeze on Iran as Trump holds fire · assertive framing

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Rubio vows ‘devastating’ economic squeeze on Iran as Trump holds fire AI generated asserted
Trump → vow → fire
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G-7 foreign ministers on Nov 10 that the United States would keep imposing “devastating” economic costs on Iran, saying it has options beyond war or agreeing to unacceptable Iranian demands. asserted
it → tell → demands
Rubio’s comments came during a meeting in Paris of foreign ministers from the Group of Seven, which comprises Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the US, as well as the European Union. asserted
which → come → Britain
Four diplomats said Rubio used strong language to describe the Iranian authorities. asserted
Rubio → say → authorities
Two said he referred to them as “lunatics”. asserted
he → say → lunatics
The diplomats quoted Rubio as saying that, rather than resuming the war or accepting Iran’s demands, Washington’s current policy of tough economic sanctions is working and limiting Tehran’s ability to fund its regional activities and proxies. asserted
policy → quote → activities
“Rubio said that they will continue with (imposing) devastating economic operating costs on Iran,” said one of the diplomats, who all spoke on condition of anonymity. asserted
who → say → anonymity
Rubio’s comments came a day after US President Donald Trump said he planned to hold off on new military strikes against Iran for the time being after appeals from countries in the region, including from Qatar’s prime minister. asserted
he → come → minister
Trump also said he plans to keep up a naval blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz for now. asserted
he → say → Hormuz
After his talks with Trump, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, a key intermediary with Iran, made an unscheduled stop at the meeting of G-7 foreign ministers in Paris. asserted
Thani → make → Paris
He met there with the ministers of Europe and Saudi Arabia. asserted
He → meet → Europe
According to two European diplomats, Sheikh Mohammed expressed cautious optimism after his talks in Washington that a diplomatic solution to the crisis is still possible rather than a further escalation of the conflict. uncertain
solution → accord → conflict
Some of Trump’s top advisers, including Rubio, newly installed White House chief of staff Stephen Miller and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, back the policy of maintaining heavy economic pressure on Iran, according to one of the diplomats. uncertain
Some → include → diplomats
Vice-President J.D. Vance, who has blamed Republican losses in last week’s midterm elections on the Iran war, prefers a deal with Iran, but Trump for now believes that a tenable deal is not possible, the person said. asserted
person → blame → Iran
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