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UPDATED May 9, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
May 5, 2026 at 4:04 PM ET
Rubio perplexed by allies’ lack of support on Iran
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio questioned why allies were not backing US efforts to confront Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: Secretary of State Marco Rubio
WHAT: Rubio questioned allies’ lack of support after a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 10:26 PM ET
WHERE: Italy
WHY: Rubio was reacting to allies not backing Washington’s efforts to confront Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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