Event Brief
Rubio vows to “strangle” Iran economically
By The BriefBrief · Sources (8)
Filed: Sep 09, 2026 at 5:09 PM ET
Summary: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US will keep targeting Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for attacks on US warships. He added that Washington aims to “strangle” Tehran economically.
WHO: Marco Rubio
WHAT: Said the US will continue targeting Iranian oil tankers and aims to “strangle” Iran economically.
WHEN: Sep 09, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Rubio linked the targeting of Iranian oil tankers to attacks on US warships.
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